Latin Name: Santolina chamaecyparissus
Site and Soil: Full sun and very well-drained soil. Drought tolerant evergreen
Hardiness: Hardy to -10° F.
Size at Maturity: 2′ in height by 3-4′ feet wide.
Bloom Time: late spring long blooming
Pests & Diseases: No pests or diseases that we’ve seen on our plants here in Portland.
USDA Zone: 6-9

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Hardy and productive, our Korean Tea plants come from the mountains of the Boseong region. Boseong also features an annual Green Tea Festival in September.

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Latin Name: Camellia sinensis
Site and Soil: Tea can grow in full sun in cool areas but prefers partial shade in hot regions. Tea likes rich, well-drained, acidic soil.
Hardiness: Tea is hardy to about 10° F.
Bearing Age: 1-2 years before significant harvest
Size at Maturity: 8-10 ft. in height and width.
Bloom Time: September-November
Pests & Diseases: We have not observed pest or disease damage on our Tea plants.
USDA Zone: 7
Sunset Western Zone: 4-9, 12, 14-24
Sunset Northeast Zone: 31, 32

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A native of the Southeastern United States, the Yaupon Holly is an easy to grow small tree and is one of only two species in North America that contain caffeine. An infusion can be made from its leaves to make a lightly caffeinated tea. Dry and toast the leaves, then steep in boiling water for tea. Its specific epithet, “vomitoria”, was so named due to high levels of the plant being ingested causing vomiting in some ceremonial uses of the plant. Evergreen and growing from 15 to 25 feet tall.

Latin Name: Ilex vomitoria
Site and Soil: Yaupon is tolerant of a wide range of soil and grows well in full sun to light shade.
Hardiness: Hardy to about 10° F.
Bearing Age: 1-2 years before significant harvest
Size at Maturity: 10 ft. by 25 ft. smaller with regular pruning.
Bloom Time: Spring
USDA Zone: 7-9
Sunset Western Zone: 4-9, 12, 14-24
Sunset Northeast Zone: 31, 32
Pests & Diseases: We have not observed pest or disease damage on Yaupon

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Latin Name: Chamaemelum nobile
Site and Soil: Full to part sun and well-drained soil.
Hardiness: Hardy to -40° F.
Size at Maturity: 1′ in height by 2-3′ feet wide.
Bloom Time: late spring long blooming
Pests & Diseases: No pests or diseases that we’ve seen on our plants here in Portland.
USDA Zone: 4

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Karatum is from the region near Sochi, Russia which is considered the most northern tea growing region in the world. This unique variety was selected for its upright, easy to harvest form and its vigorous growth.

Latin Name: Camellia sinensis
Site and Soil: Tea can grow in full sun in cool areas but prefers partial shade in hot regions. Tea likes rich, well-drained, acidic soil.
Hardiness: Tea is hardy to about 10° F.
Bearing Age: 1-2 years before significant harvest
Size at Maturity: 8-10 ft. in height and width, smaller with pruning
Bloom Time: September-November
Pests & Diseases: We have not observed pest or disease damage on our tea plants.
USDA Zone: 7
Sunset Western Zone: 4-9, 12, 14-24
Sunset Northeast Zone: 31, 32

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A beautiful and useful multi-purpose shrub, Tea Oil Camellia has been valued for centuries for its tea seed oil which can be used as a sweet seasoning and cooking oil. Oleic acid is present in the seed, making up 80% of the total fatty acid content and is very similar to olive oil. Tea Oil Camellia is a great choice for gardeners and homesteaders wanting to grow their own oil in areas where olive trees will not thrive. It has also been used historically to polish woodworking tools and to make soap and textiles! That’s one versatile seed. Hardy and evergreen all the way down to -5F or USDA Zone 6! Grows about 12-15 feet tall by 6 feet wide and produces gorgeous white flowers that precede the useful seed.

And here’s a nice article from the lovely folks over at Mt. Rose herbs about some uses of Camellia oil for skin and hair care!

Latin Name: Camellia oleifera
Site and Soil: Prefers 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile
Hardiness: Hardy to -5 F, possibly lower once established
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 10-15 ft. in height by 4-7 ft. wide
Pests & Diseases: None that we have seen here
USDA Zone: 6

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Latin Name: Camellia sinensis
Site and Soil: Tea likes 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained, acidic soil.
Hardiness: Tea is hardy to 0° F.
Bearing Age: 1-2 years before significant harvest
Size at Maturity: 4-5 ft. in height.
Bloom Time: September-November
Pests & Diseases: Our Tea plants are not bothered by pests or diseases.
USDA Zone: 7
Sunset Western Zone: 4-9, 12, 14-24
Sunset Northeast Zone: 31, 32

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