New Jersey Tea
Ceanothus Americanus
Overview
New Jersey Tea (Ceanothus americanus) is a native, deciduous shrub renowned for its deep, green foliage and dense clusters of tiny, fragrant white flowers blooming in May-July. A compact grower, it reaches 3 ft in height and spreads 3-5 ft wide. It thrives in full sun to part shade with dry to medium, well-drained soils. Its low maintenance and drought tolerance make it ideal for xeriscaping and wildlife gardens. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 8–11Type Ground cover, ShrubClimate Mediterranean
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Low
- USDA zones
- 8–11
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 2–3 Ft.
- Mature width
- 2–3 Ft.
Classification
- Type
- Ground cover, Shrub
- Family
- Rhamnaceae
- Climate
- Mediterranean
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