Karatum tea plant
Camellia sinensis 'Karatum'
USDA zones7 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds dry soil
Size4 to 6 feet tall3 to 5 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Autumn
- Bloom color
- White/cream
Notes
'Karatum' tea plant (Camellia sinensis 'Karatum') is a shrub for containers, hedges, and homegrown tea. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry soil. White to creamy white flowers open in early to mid autumn. Pick only the top three young leaves from each branch tip during the warmer months. You can prune it to any size, so it also works in place of boxwood.
Pairs well with Leatherleaf mahonia, Shenandoah switchgrass, and Elfin mother of thyme.