Ceanothus americanus

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

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
White

HEIGHT:
100-125 cm

SPREAD:
100-125 cm

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1g

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

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.

Additional Notes about New Jersey Tea:

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

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

Characteristics & Attributes

Full Sun

Partial Sun/Shade

Attracts Hummingbirds

SOIL MOISTURE:
Average to Dry Soils
Moist to Average

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

ATTRIBUTES:
Deciduous

FLOWERING TIME:
Lt. Spr-Sum

HABIT:
Compact
Rounded

LANDSCAPE USES:
Woodland/woods edge
Border/edging