Korean Tea Seedling

Korean Tea Seedling

Hardy and productive, our Korean Tea Seedling 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