Camellia Sinensis

[ScotTi]

Purchased a cutting back in July as a novelty plant and try my hand growing my own tea. Nice surprise with the flowers I had no idea.

 

[Dypsisdean]

Don't know much about this one, nor do I drink tea. We have a wild plant here called Mamaki that is supposed to make a pretty good tea. I just googled it and was surprised to see how popular it is.

Let us know how yours turns out.

 

[Eric-Orlando FL]

Camellia sinensis should grow well for you but don't expect good tea. Usually the long hot season produces a bitter tea. There are selections from lowland areas that will produce good tea in hot areas. There is a tea plantation somewhere in South Carolina, the only one in the US.

 

[ScotTi]

Camellia sinensis should grow well for you but don't expect good tea. Usually the long hot season produces a bitter tea. There are selections from lowland areas that will produce good tea in hot areas. There is a tea plantation somewhere in South Carolina, the only one in the US.

Charleston Tea Plantation is located on Wadmalow Island, about 30 min south of Charlestion SC.