New Jersey Tea

New Jersey Tea

Ceanothus americanus

A nitrogen-fixing native shrub that improves soil fertility over time while producing showy white flower clusters that bloom for months.

  • Compact, drought-tolerant shrub with an exceptionally deep root system
  • White flower clusters bloom from June through August, an extended season
  • Important nectar source for native bees and butterflies
  • Thrives in poor, dry soils; highly tolerant of drought once established
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Moisture
Average, Dry
Drought Tolerant
Hardiness Zone
4 – 8
Mature Height (meters)
61.0 – 122.0
Mature Spread (meters)
91.0 – 152.0
Growth Rate
Slow
Flower Colour
White
Foliage Colour
Green
Fall Colour
Green
Bloom Time
Summer
Habit
Mounding
Pollinator Friendly
Ontario Native
Landscape Uses
Mass planting, Border
Notes
Also referred to as Mountain Snowbell.

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