New Jersey Tea
Ceanothus americanus
New Jersey Tea is a compact, upright shrub reaching about 3 feet tall, with green-grayish, hairy leaves. It features delicate white flowers in small clusters on new shoots. Its woody base supports spreading, soft branches. This low-maintenance plant adds subtle beauty without demanding much care.
Shade Tolerance: Full sun to part sun
Moisture: Dry-moist
Soils: Sand, Loam
Height: 3-4' tall
Bloom Time: May-July
Color: White
Deer Resistant: Yes
Uses: Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Drought resistant, Shallow roots
Trees4Bees!: This plant has been specially selected by our staff in partnership with local entomologists to support native bees and other pollinators critical to the ecosystem and human food systems. A community pollinator survey revealed that trees may represent the bulk of floral resources in spring, supporting pollinators that then benefit relatively sparse woodland ephemerals and early spring crops. In the fall, woody shrubs support the hibernation of some cavity-nesting native bees and other pollinators.
USDA Plant Profile
