Camellia oleifera aka Tea Oil Plant

Camellia oleifera is an evergreen shrub or small tree, originating from China, and is widely distributed across Southern China to Northern Southeast Asia. It typically grows from 1 to 8 metres tall, with a rounded or oval crown. The leaves are dark green, evergreen and 3 to 5 inches long and 2 to 3 inches wide. Single, white, fragrant flowers are produced in mid to late fall, and it is cultivated as an ornamental, where it can be used as a hedge. It is also extensively cultivated as an important source of edible oil, known as tea oil or camellia oil, which is obtained from its seeds. Oil-seed camellia is a rare houseplant that is not hard to grow and requires regular watering. It does well in direct sunlight and should be within 1 foot of a window. It prefers well draining soil, and does not need additional fertilizers if it is repotted periodically as it doubles in size.