Tea Plant (aka Camellia sinensis)

• Location:

  I am native to the southern parts of China, Japan and Korea.

• Looks:

  I am an evergreen shrub, with glossy serrated leaves.

• Height:

  I can grow to 4M high.

• Environment:

  I like moist, acidic soil, in sun or ideally part shade. I like good circulation of air around my leaves.

• Flowers:

  I produce small, white, scented flowers in Autumn.

• Grooming:

  My leaves have a tendency to develop brow edges over winter, this will not affect the new growth.

• Life Span:

  I am a slow growing and long living plant.

• Feeding:

  I like to be kept moist, with good circulation.

• Fact:

  Tea is grown throughout the world and each region's teas have distinct flavour profiles. This is known as terroir.