Camellia sinensis 'Karatum'
Camellia sinensis 'Karatum' is prized for its upright, easy-to-harvest form and vigorous growth perfect for containers or for use as an edible hedge.
Description:
This hardy tea plant (Camellia sinensis) is from the area around Sochi, Russia where they produce the most northerly tea in the world. Tea from these plants is very aromatic and flavourful. 'Karatum' is prized for its upright, easy-to-harvest form and vigorous growth perfect for containers or for use as an edible hedge. Use it for green or black teas. The flowers are white to creamy white.
Common Name: Tea Plant - [Fall Citrus Pre-Order]
Family: Theaceae (The Tea family)
Zone Hardiness: 7-10
Light: Part Sun, Part Shade, Full Sun
Height: 4-6'
Width: 3-5'
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Class: Evergreen
Type: Shrub
Bloom Time: Fall
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Bees
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat:
Award:
Geogrpahical Origin: Asia and the Pacific - Asia - China and Japan
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