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Common Name:

Plant Type:
Evergreen shrub
Family:
Theaceae (The Tea Family)
Geographic Origin:
China and Taiwan
California Native?:
No

Plant Size:
To 8 feet or more
Landscape/Garden Uses:
shade gardens
Flowering Season:
Spring

Flower Color:
White
Exposure:
Sun or light shade
Soils:
Well-drained soil

Suggested Irrigation:
Moderate watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 15 degrees F. or less

Dark shiny leaves, small white flowers. Selected for tea production.