Tea Plant Large Leaf Variety 103-Pine Island Nursery

Tea Plant Large Leaf Variety

Customers love tree condition, packaging, and healthy arrival.

  • Healthy tree ready for planting or container growing
  • Multiple size options to match your preference
  • Money-back coverage and secure packaging
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Size (Measurement Includes Container)
Pick the size that fits your goal
Smaller Sizes (1 gal)

Starting size and the lowest upfront commitment. ~6 months old tree.

Medium Sizes (3 gal)

Medium option with a strong balance of size and value. ~1 year old tree.

Larger Sizes (7+ gal)

Largest available size for shipping and the most immediate visual impact. ~2year old tree.

Largest Size (15 gal)

Usually starting to produce fruit. ~3 year old tree. Available for pickup only.

6 in stock

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Florida-grown tropical fruit trees
50+ years combined growing experience
Grafted varieties for earlier fruit
Homestead, FL nursery
What arrives at your door
  • A live tree in the size you selected
  • Nursery container with fertilizer-enriched growing media
  • Protective packaging designed to keep the root ball stable in transit
  • After-delivery support if you have questions once it arrives
Care snapshot
  • Growth: Moderate
  • Light: Full sun to partial shade.
  • Mature height: 4–6 ft
  • Mature width: 3–5 ft
  • Lifespan: 30–50 years
Full product details

Discover the exquisite Camellia sinensis 'Large Leaf', a remarkable addition to your garden and tea collection. This hardy evergreen shrub is renowned for its large, leathery leaves that can reach up to 6 inches in length, making it ideal for producing high-quality teas.

Key Features:

  • Variety: Tetraploid, known for its robust growth and larger leaf size.
  • Height: Grows impressively to about 15 feet, with a spread of 10 feet over 10 years.
  • Flowers: Produces some of the largest flowers among tea plants, enhancing its ornamental appeal.
  • Growing Zones: Thrives in USDA Zones 7a-9, making it suitable for a variety of climates.

Benefits:

  • Tea Production: Perfect for crafting your own delicious white or green teas, as the buds and young leaves are harvested in spring for optimal flavor.
  • Wildlife Friendly: Attracts pollinators like bees, enriching your garden's ecosystem.
  • Low Maintenance: Requires minimal care while providing an endless supply of tea leaves.

Transform your gardening experience with the Camellia sinensis 'Large Leaf'—a beautiful plant that not only enhances your landscape but also offers the joy of home-brewed tea. Perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners!

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Key Features

The tea plant large leaf variety for sale from Florida features broad, glossy leaves, produces fragrant white flowers about 2-3 inches in size, and bears small, round fruits with a slightly astringent taste.

Special considerations

The tea plant large leaf variety for sale from Florida requires well-drained soil, partial shade, and regular watering, along with special care to protect it from frost and pests.

Growing and Care Instructions

For large-leaf tea plants, use well-draining acidic soil, keep consistently moist but not waterlogged, provide full sun to partial shade, tolerate temperatures between 60-85°F, fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks, and prune to shape and encourage bushiness.

  • Fertilizing

    Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.

  • Watering

    Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

  • Light Requirements

    Full sun to partial shade.

Type Ornamental
Lifespan 30–50 years
Growth Moderate
Max Height 4–6 ft
Max Width 3–5 ft
USDA Growing Zone 7-10 map showing suitable planting regions

8-11 Container / 7-9 Outdoors
(Hardy down to 20 F°)

★★★★★
11/07/2025
Mark R. Verified

Healthy, full, and worth recommending

I have filled my greenhouse with many kinds of tropical fruit trees over the years.

The trees I received from Everglades Farm were the healthiest, fullest, and best packed I have seen. They arrived with beautiful green leaves, strong branching, and much better packaging than other vendors I have tried.

I highly recommend Everglades Farm and was very impressed with the nursery.

Thank you so much!

Mark R.