Green Tea plant, live Camellia sinensis "Sochi"

Apologies we cannot ship to CA.Green Tea plant
Camellia sinensis sinensis
Common Name(s):

• Assam Tea
• Tea Camellia
• Tea Plant
• Tea Tree Camellia
Phonetic Spelling
ka-MEE-lee-ah sih-NEN-sis
Description
The Tea Camellia is a hardy evergreen shrub or small tree that is probably the most widely grown Camellia in the world traditionally used for caffeinated teas. They are harvested as the leaves emerge beginning early spring and processed in different ways to create white, green, oolong, and black teas. Smaller young leaves and leaf buds are used for making green tea, the older larger leaves for oolong and black tea, and the buds for white tea. Camellia sinensis var. sinensis is the Chinese variety that has small leaves and is more tolerant of cold weather hardy into USDA Zone 6. C. sinensis var Sochi
This plant is slow-growing and easily maintained. Unlike many other Camellia species, it is heat and drought tolerant and can perform well in full sun. The attractive dense dark-green leaves and blooms make it a good plant for screening, foundation planting, hedge, or an attractive patio or container plant. For optimal tea production, it is best to prune to 4-5' just before spring growth to encourage shoots. The flowers attract bees and it is mildly resistant to damage by deer.
Can be container grown or planted direct to garden in hardy areas.
Light:
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Soil Texture:
Clay
High Organic Matter
Loam (Silt)
Sand
Soil pH:
Acid (<6.0)
Soil Drainage:
Good Drainage
Moist
Available Space To Plant:
6-feet-12 feet

USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
6b, 6a, 7b, 7a, 8b, 8a, 9b, 9a