Yerba Mate – Ilex paraguariensis by Wellspring Gardens – South American Tea Plant – Cultural Heritage Tree – Exotic Botanical Energizer – Holly Family Plant – Starter Plant Herb Plant

Overview

• Brand : Wellspring Gardens
• Color : Black,Green
• Sunlight Exposure : Full to part sun
• Unit Count : 1.0 Count
• Expected Planting Period : Spring
• Product Care Instructions : Plant in well-drained soil, provide full to part sun, and do not let dry out between waterings.
• Expected Plant Height : 40 Feet
• Moisture Needs : Regular Watering
• Number of Pieces : 1
• Number of Items : 1

About this item

• MATURE SIZE & CARE GUIDE: Yerba mate, or Paraguay tea, is a South American evergreen tree in the holly family. Its leaves are made into a popular South American energizing drink (mate) comparable to black tea or coffee. Its average mature height is 40-feet-tall, Ensure full-to-part sun exposure, regular watering, and well-drained soil. Do not let dry out between waterings. Best suited for USDA Zones: 9-11.
• SIZE UPON ARRIVAL: A baby plant that is 3-8 inches tall will arrive at your home in a 3-inch-deep pot. Then, raise your new baby to maturity under your caring, green thumb.
• EVERGREEN TREE: Yerba mate, also known as Paraguay tea, is a South American evergreen tree in the holly family, offering enduring greenery to your garden space.
• ENERGIZING DRINK: Harvest the leaves of your Yerba mate plant to create a popular South American energizing drink called mate, akin to black tea or coffee, enjoyed for its stimulating effects.
• TRADITIONAL PREPARATION: The traditional way to drink mate is to place ground twigs and dried yerba leaves in a specially formed vessel made from a dried gourd and pour hot water over them. A bombilla, or metal straw with a built-in filter, is used to drink the liquid.