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Rubus chingii var. suavissimusRubus chingii

var. suavissimus

Chinese Sweet Tea

In Stock: 0.562 lb (Total:0.562lb)

Rubus chingii suavissimus

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0.56 lb

Details

Germination:

91%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

599,280

Quantity:

0.56 lb

Collected in:

China

Crop year:

2024

Min. hardiness zone:

6

Item ID:

1835445

Characteristics

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Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia (Hrvatska), Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: sow 1/8" deep, mulch the seed bed, keep moist

Other: Sow when temperatures are above 59F or 15C.

Introducing Rubus chingii var. suavissimus (synonym R. suavissimus), often celebrated as Chinese Sweet Tea, an extraordinary deciduous shrub hailing from the lush landscapes of China. This perennial wonder reaches an impressive height of up to 8 ft, and it's prized for its delectably sweet leaves that evoke the taste of a heavenly natural sugar alternative. With its palmately divided leaves, each 5 to 7 parted, and charming flowers spanning 3 to 5 cm in diameter, this plant radiates elegance and utility alike.

What sets these leaves apart is their kaurane glycosides content, akin to steviosides, offering a calorie-free sweetness that's nearly 200 times that of sugar beets. Whether used fresh or dried, they infuse beverages with a natural sweetness cherished for thousands of years in China, revered as a medicinal herb. Perfect for gardens or containers, this versatile plant thrives in broad-leaved and coniferous forests at 1,640-3,280 ft elevation, particularly in S China’s Guangxi province. Discover the ancient tradition and botanical beauty of Rubus chingii var. suavissimus today!