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New Jersey Tea

Ceanothus Americanus

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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 8–11Climate Mediterranean
New Jersey Tea (Ceanothus Americanus) — New Jersey Tea (Ceanothus americanus) is a native
New Jersey Tea (Ceanothus Americanus) — deciduous shrub renowned for its deepNew Jersey Tea (Ceanothus Americanus) — green foliage and dense clusters of tinyNew Jersey Tea (Ceanothus Americanus) — fragrant white flowers blooming in May-JulyNew Jersey Tea (Ceanothus Americanus) — A compact grower, it reaches 3 ft in height and spreads 3-5 ft wideNew Jersey Tea (Ceanothus Americanus) — It thrives in full sun to part shade with dry to medium, well-drained soilsNew Jersey Tea (Ceanothus Americanus) — Its low maintenance and drought tolerance make it ideal for xeriscaping and wildlife gardens+2

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Mature height
2–3 Ft.
Mature width
2–3 Ft.

Classification

Family
Rhamnaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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New Jersey Tea (Ceanothus Americanus) — New Jersey Tea (Ceanothus americanus) is a native
New Jersey Tea (Ceanothus Americanus) — deciduous shrub renowned for its deep
New Jersey Tea (Ceanothus Americanus) — green foliage and dense clusters of tiny
New Jersey Tea (Ceanothus Americanus) — fragrant white flowers blooming in May-July
New Jersey Tea (Ceanothus Americanus) — A compact grower, it reaches 3 ft in height and spreads 3-5 ft wide
New Jersey Tea (Ceanothus Americanus) — It thrives in full sun to part shade with dry to medium, well-drained soils
New Jersey Tea (Ceanothus Americanus) — Its low maintenance and drought tolerance make it ideal for xeriscaping and wildlife gardens
New Jersey Tea (Ceanothus Americanus) — Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
New Jersey Tea (Ceanothus Americanus) — scientifically known as Ceanothus americanus

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