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Ceanothus americanus

New Jersey Tea

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Ceanothus americanus (New Jersey Tea)

A slow-growing, compact shrub that's excellent for hot, dry sites and for atttracting wildlife. Billows of delicate white flowers in May and June attract butterflies, insects and hummingbirds. Clusters of small black fruit form in July and August.

Additional Information:


Height
36-48 Inches

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Spread
36-60 Inches

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Bloom/Seasonal Color
White


USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8

Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Good Companions
Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa), Missouri Primrose (Oenothera macrocarpa), Smooth Sumac (Rhus glabra), Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), Fringetree (Chionanthus virginicus)

Characteristics & Attributes

Hydrologic Designation

UPL

Nature Attracting

Butterfly
Songbird
Beneficial Insects
Hummingbird

Season of Interest

Mid (May-June)

Soil Moisture

Average

Special Uses

Fragrant

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Medium Sun/Average Shade

USFS MO Ecological Map

Wildlife Benefit

Butterfly Nectar
Nesting
Butterfly Host
Food/Birds