Product Name

Green Tea Plant – Camellia sinensis (140 mm Pot)

Product description

The Green Tea Plant (Camellia sinensis) is the traditional plant used to produce green, black, white, and oolong tea. Grown as an evergreen shrub, it features glossy dark green leaves and small white flowers, making it both ornamental and productive.

Well suited to Perth gardens, Camellia sinensis grows best in a protected position with morning sun and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Leaves can be harvested once the plant is established and used fresh or dried to make home-grown tea.

Pot size

• 140 mm nursery pot

Key features

• True tea plant used for green, black & herbal teas
• Evergreen shrub with attractive foliage
• Suitable for pots or garden beds
• Can be lightly harvested for tea leaves
• Ideal for Perth and coastal WA gardens

Uses

• Culinary: Fresh or dried leaves for homemade green tea
• Ornamental: Attractive evergreen shrub for courtyards and patios
• Lifestyle: Perfect for edible and sustainable gardens

Why it’s important

• Allows gardeners to grow their own tea at home
• Promotes sustainable, low-food-miles living
• Long-lived plant with both decorative and productive value
• Popular plant for health-conscious and food-growing gardeners

Care & growing conditions (Perth / WA)

• Sun: Morning sun, afternoon shade
• Water: Regular watering; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
• Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil
• Climate: Performs best in mild, frost-free areas; protect from strong winds
• Pruning: Light pruning after harvest to maintain shape
• Fertiliser: Use a camellia or acid-loving plant fertiliser in spring

How to grow green tea in Perth

1. Plant in a protected position with filtered light
2. Improve soil with organic matter and ensure good drainage
3. Water regularly, especially during hot Perth summers
4. Begin light leaf harvesting after the plant is well established
5. Mulch to retain moisture and protect roots