Thea sinensis

Thea sinensis is an evergreen shrub, as its name suggests, originating from China. It grows up to 2 meters high.

The plant has medicinal properties! Infusions from the leaves have a mild stimulating effect, increase the ability for longer mental effort and the speed of association and memory, and also have antibacterial properties.

Suitable for bonsai!

Light yellow, fragrant flowers with a diameter of about 4 centimeters.

The fruit of the plant is a capsule with 1-3 seeds.

Green, shiny, thick leaves up to 15 centimeters long are a medicinal raw material.

Chinese tea requires fertile and acidic soil. It prefers sunny or semi-sunny locations.