Tea Plant

Camellia sinensis, Theaceae

Zones

7–9

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Sun (optimal)Partial Shade (acceptable)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

4.5 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Culinary LavenderLavandula angustifolia culinary

Pest Deterrent

Bamboo ShootBambusa vulgaris

Wind ProtectionNurse Plant

Yellow Groove BambooPhyllostachys aureosulcata

Wind ProtectionShade Provision

Black BambooPhyllostachys nigra

Shade ProvisionWind ProtectionNutrient Accumulation

YuzuCitrus junos

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

White MulberryMorus alba

Shade ProvisionPollinator Sharing

Hedge BambooBambusa multiplex

Wind ProtectionShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Golden BambooPhyllostachys aurea

Golden bamboo competes aggressively with tea plants for resources and creates excessive shade

FoxgloveDigitalis purpurea

Foxglove contains cardiotoxic glycosides that can inhibit growth of nearby plants including tea through root exudates

Yellow FoxgloveDigitalis grandiflora

Yellow foxglove contains similar cardiotoxic compounds that can negatively affect tea plant growth

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Leaves

Common Questions

What zones does Tea Plant grow in?

Tea Plant grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Tea Plant?

Good companions for Tea Plant include Culinary Lavender, Bamboo Shoot, Yellow Groove Bamboo, Black Bamboo, Yuzu.

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