New Jersey Tea (Ceanothus americanus)
Small Shrub
Copyright: Fred Miller
The New Jersey Tea is a deciduous shrub. It is native to North America. It has lovely green foliage and grows upright to a maximum of 3 feet tall. The clusters of white flowers bloom in the spring and are close to 2 inches long on the ends of the branches.
During the American Revolutionary War, the leaves from this shrub were dried and used as a substitute for making tea, although the leaves do not contain any caffeine. This is a wonderful small shrub to add to gardens or borders around your home.
Where to Buy New Jersey Tea Plants:
New Jersey Tea is a Nectar Plant for:
Spring Azure, Pecks Skipper, Northern Broken Dash, Hoary Edge Skipper, Dreamy Duskywing, and more
New Jersey Tea Specifications:
Color(s): White
Sun Exposure: Sun, partial shade
Soil: Tolerates drought, well-drained
Average Height: 3 ft.
Average Spread: 3 ft. to 5 ft.
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone: 4 to 8
