Ceanothus americanus
New Jersey Tea
Description
The luxuriant glossy leaves, numerous bright white flowers and a mounding shape make this compact shrub a very popular garden plant. Plant two to three feet apart to create a low growing, drought tolerant native hedge. New Jersey Tea is attractive to hummingbirds, which eat the tiny insects that pollinate the flowers.
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Roadside, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.