Plants for agroforestry
Tea Plant / Camellia sinensis
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Area of origin: China, Indian sub-continent, Indochina.
Adult dimensions: Height: up to 15 meters (49.2'). Spread: up to 8 meters (26.3').
Foliage: Evergreen.
Soil: Doesn't suit chalky, or compact soil, add heather compost to avoid compactness.
Hardiness: Hardy up to -12°C.
Position: Semi-shade to full sun.
Properties and uses:
It is from this plant species that different sorts of tea are obtained. Generally, it is the young leaves found at the end of the branch that are used for tea. About 10kg of leaves are needed to prepare 2.5kg of tea.
This tea tree’s flowers are yellowy-white and highly fragrant. Can be planted as part of a wild hedge, in flowerbeds, or singly in a secluded part of the garden.
'ThéOjardin': A cultivar that is more frost-resistant and more compact than the standard variety. Specifically optimized to offer better flavor and easier harvesting in gardens.
Prices (2 Offers) from 8.12€
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Photos (12) : Tea Plant
Tea Plant
'ThéOjardin' - Plant grown in 3 liters pot - Height of the plant: 30/40 cm.
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Tea Plant
Plant grown in 0,7 liter pot – Height of plant: 15/20 cm.
Young plug plant – Height of plant: 10/15 cm
Young plug plant – Height of plant: 10/15 cm
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Tea Plant
Tea Plant
Hangzhou - Zhejiang Province - China
Tea Plant
Tea Plant
Plantation worker picking tea in southern highlands of Iringa Region - Tanzania
Tea Plant
Hangzhou - Zhejiang Province - China
Tea Plant
Tea Plant
Plant grown in 1,3 liter container in its Pouch
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