Large Leaf Tea

Camellia sinensis

$129⁹⁹

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Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Large Leaf Tea highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Camellia sinensis
Growing Zones

7-9
Mature Height

6 - 12 feet
Mature Spread

4 - 8 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Medium
Soil

Well Drained Soil
Growth Rate

Medium
Fall Color

Green
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Fragrant

Yes
Pruning Time

After Flowering
Bloom Period

Fall

Growing Zones 7-9

Find Your Growing Zone!

Homegrown cuppa! Usually used to make white tea because of the large buds, the Large Leaf Tea Tree (Camellia sinensis) is an absolutely gorgeous, tropical broadleaf evergreen in its own right! Add burgundy-tinged new growth, great fall color, plus delicate white blossoms, and you’ll have an incredibly unique double-duty shrub or hedge!

Aptly named, the large leathery foliage has pronounced veins and a glossy surface. Each leaf with a delicately toothed edge, the bright green stems turn a warm brown as they age. The white blooms of delicate cupped petals have an explosion of butter yellow stamen in the centers that pollinators are drawn to each fall.

Long used in temperate climates and slopes of China and Japan, Camellia plants have been in cultivation for centuries. These are drought-tolerant, deer resistant and very ornamental plants with a wide range of tolerances, making them perfect edible landscaping additions to the home garden!

Planting and Application:

The large leaves fill out this impressively sized tree, but with some annual pruning you can keep these as modest-sized shrubs, or limb them up into multi-trunked accent trees! Tolerating partial sun to full shade, these are versatile accents and conversation pieces for front or back-yard gardening! Host a tea party with refreshing beverages made from the buds and new spring growth of your plant! Tea leaf plant buds can be dried, fermented, or steamed fresh to make a wide variety of tea types!

The large leaves and dense branching of these evergreens mean fantastic privacy and screening when used as a hedge, shelterbelt or windbreak. The rustling leaves and lovely blooms are sure to dress up any part of your property and reduce noise pollution.

Lovely White Blossoms & Distinct Yellow Stamen
Exfoliating Warm Brown Bark
Large Leaves Used for Traditional Tea
Tinted New Spring Growth & Fall Color
Adaptable Hedge or Specimen

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Tea plants thrive in part sun to full shade, but you’ll get the most color from some sun. Provide shade in the afternoons if you are planting this Camellia in the hottest of its climate range. Provide good fertility in very well-drained soil.

Full & Part Sun to Full Shade
Rich, Moist Well-Drained Soils
Prune Late Winter or Early Spring
Deer & Drought Tolerant

If you’re lucky enough to live in a warm climate, then you can grow your own Large Leaf Tea Tree is a fantastic addition to your property! Order edible gardening plants, shrubs and trees at NatureHills.com today!