New Jersey Tea
Ceanothus americanus
A native deciduous shrub producing delicate white flower clusters in late spring and early summer, historically used to make tea. Extremely drought-tolerant once established and valuable for dry sites, poor soils, and supporting pollinators.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
pH Range
Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation