Camellia sinensis var. assamica
Camellia sinensis var. assamica
- Native to:
- China | Hainan | India | Laos | Myanmar | Thailand | Vietnam
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Theaceae
- Genus:
- Camellia
- Species:
- Camellia sinensis var. assamica
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree , Shrub
- Height:
- 1800 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jan,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 21–60 days
- Notes:
- Fresh seed germinates best; viability drops rapidly with storage. Requires warm temperatures (20-25°C) and consistent moisture.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch