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Ceanothus americanus

New Jersey Tea

A dense, compact, rounded shrub with tiny, fragrant, white flowers displayed over dark green leaves. Young twigs are yellow and stand out for winter interest.

  • »  Clusters of tiny fragrant white flowers
  • »  Medium to dark green leaves are gray and hairy on the undersides
  • »  New twigs are yellow and provide winter interest
  • »  Compact, dense, rounded shrub
  • »  Bloom Time: June to August

1gal
$29.09
3gal
$52.81
  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:100-125 cm
  • Spread:100-125 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
Moist to Average
Average to Dry Soils
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Growth Rate
Medium
Flowering Time
Lt. Spr-Sum
Habit
Compact
Rounded
Landscape uses
Border/edging
Rock garden
Woodland/woods edge
Additional Information about Ceanothus americanus

Native to Ontario, Quebec and mid to eastern U.S.A

During the American Revolution, dried Ceanothus leaves were used as a tea substitute.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Ceanothus americanus

Plant in a well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade. Deep tree-like roots make this selection drought tolerant but difficult to move once established.