New Jersey Tea
New Jersey Tea
Ceanothus americanus
Type: Shrub
Sun Needs: Full sun-part shade
Soil Moisture: Dry-Medium
Mature Size(ft): 3-4 x 3-5
Bloom Time: May-July
Growth Rate: Medium
Estimated size at delivery: 1-2
Container size: 3 gallon
Where It Works Well
• Low-growing shrub for dry slopes
• Pollinator gardens
• Native prairie and woodland edge restorations
Ecological benefits:
• Supports specialist bees such as *Andrena ceanothi*
• Provides nectar for butterflies and other insects
• Seeds eaten by birds and small mammals
Other info:
Compact, dense, rounded shrub great for well-drained areas. Drought tolerant, very adaptable. Nectar source and larval host to spring and summer azure butterflies and mottled Duskywing. Nitrogen fixer.
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Pick Up ASAP from the SWCD office. Monday -Friday 8am-4:30pm.
We guarantee a healthy specimen will be supplied at pick up. Due to variations in planting, site conditions and care, no guarantee or refunds will be given after tree pick up. Remember, you are investing in quality root stock vs vigorous above ground leafing or height. The provided estimated heights at delivery are not guaranteed.
Photos: Arbor Day Foundation and/or Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder