{"product_id":"tea-plant-large-leaf-variety","title":"Tea Plant Large Leaf Variety","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Large Leaf Tea Plant (Camellia sinensis 'Large Leaf') is a hardy evergreen shrub with large, leathery leaves up to 6 inches long, ideal for producing high-quality white and green teas.\u003c\/strong\u003e This tetraploid variety is known for robust growth and some of the largest flowers among tea plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Camellia sinensis 'Large Leaf' (tetraploid)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular; well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA zones 7a to 9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 15 feet tall with a 10-foot spread over 10 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buds and young leaves in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen tea shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome tea growing and crafting white or green teas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrnamental evergreen structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator-friendly gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA variety of climates across zones 7a to 9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth new and experienced gardeners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. This low-maintenance shrub needs minimal care while providing an ongoing supply of tea leaves; harvest the buds and young leaves in spring for the best flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Everglades Farm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverglades Farm is a Florida nursery offering healthy, productive tea plants for the garden and the teapot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everglades Farm","offers":[{"title":"12-18 inches \u0026 1-gal","offer_id":51042515910934,"sku":"TEA-LARGE-#1-1FT","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2-3 feet \u0026 3-gal","offer_id":51042515943702,"sku":"TEA-LARGE-#3-3FT","price":79.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/large_tea_leaf_2.jpg?v=1771382011","url":"https:\/\/madelines.co\/products\/tea-plant-large-leaf-variety","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}