Camellia Tea Plant is an evergreen shrub valued for its large glossy leaves and ornamental appeal. This live starter plant is an excellent choice for edible landscapes, specialty gardens, patio containers, and ornamental shrub plantings.

Camellia sinensis var. assamica is a large-leaf tea plant that develops into an attractive evergreen shrub or small tree with dense foliage and year-round garden interest. Its glossy green leaves and upright growth habit make it a versatile addition to both ornamental and edible garden spaces. This perennial plant performs best in well-drained soil with adequate moisture and sunlight.

Important Note:
You will receive a live starter plant. Listing photos show mature plants for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, fullness, leaf size, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

• Live starter plant
• Large-leaf tea variety
• Botanical name Camellia sinensis var. assamica
• Evergreen shrub or small tree
• Glossy green foliage
• Suitable for containers and gardens
• Attractive ornamental plant
• Long-lived perennial
• Excellent landscape specimen
• Year-round foliage interest

Plant Details:
Common Name: Camellia Tea Plant
Scientific Name: Camellia sinensis var. assamica
Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: White Flowers
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil: Acidic Well-Draining Soil
Water: Moderate Watering
USDA Zone: 7–10

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.