Abstract:Abstract: In this study, the tea flowers cultivars Camellia japonica ?shibaxueshi'and Camellia japonica ?qingrenjie' were used as the research objects. The epidermal structure of leaves was observed by scanning electron microscope (SEM) under drought stress in plastic greenhouse at room temperature of 15~25℃.The aims were to study the effect of leaf epidermis structure difference on drought resistance of different varieties under drought stress, and to provide basic theoretical basis for the promotion of camellia planting management and landscaping application. The results showed that only the lower epidermis of the leaves of had stomata, while the upper and lower epidermis had wax attachments of various amount. Stomatal movement and wax accumulation varied as drought stress progressed. The varieties with poor drought resistance mainly used wax synthesis and accumulation to block stomata and reduce transpiration. In the cultivars with high drought resistance, the guard cells of stomata started the closure response mechanism at the early stage of drought stress, and the wax accumulation on the upper surface of leaves was more prominent, protecting leaves from damage of light and other harmful substances. These results indicate that the leaf epidermis structure plays a more decisive role in drought resistance of C. japonica.