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Lg. Yerba Mate Tea Bush (ilex paraguariensis)

$51.59

Yerba Mate Tea Bush, Ilex paraguariensis, has long been an important part of South American culture, where it is enjoyed daily as a traditional beverage, often consumed more regularly than coffee or standard tea. The leaves are harvested and dried to prepare a naturally caffeinated herbal infusion known simply as mate.
Infusions made from Yerba Mate are typically smoother and less astringent than those made from Camellia tea leaves, while still offering a rich, earthy flavor and steady natural caffeine content. It provides a balanced, invigorating experience without the sharp bitterness some teas can carry.
The plant itself features glossy green leaves and a tidy, upright growth habit that makes it attractive even when not harvested. It adapts well to container growing and can be maintained indoors in bright light with well-draining soil and consistent moisture. With proper care, Yerba Mate offers both ornamental greenery and the rewarding option of home-harvested leaves. Suitable for USDA Zones 9 to 11, this versatile tea plant brings cultural tradition, practical use, and lush evergreen beauty to warm-climate gardens and bright indoor spaces alike.

Pot Size: 2x7" Deep Root Cone
The Best Plants:  USA Born & Raised.
The item you are purchasing is the exact variety shown in the photos gallery. Plants are well rooted and ready to plant, See pot size above and care guide below. Patio growing outside recommended zones? Bring indoors before frost. (size & variegation will vary.)

5 in stock

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