New Jersey Tea {1-Gallon pot}

Ceanothus americanus (AKA Ceanothus americanus var. glaber, Ceanothus americanus var. intermedius, Ceanothus americanus var. pitcheri, Ceanothus intermedius, Ceanothus perennis, Redroot, Mountain Sweet, Wild Snowball, Mountain Snowbell, Wild Lilac, Jersey Tea Ceanothus, American Ceanothus, Red Root Tea)
Pronunciation: see-AN-oh-thus uh-mer-ih-KAY-nus
Product: 200515
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New Jersey tea (Ceanothus americanus) is a tough, compact native shrub valued for its cloud-like clusters of creamy-white flowers and its wildlife benefits. You can use it in sunny borders, native plantings, and naturalized areas where you want reliable summer bloom and pollinator activity without constant pampering.

Give your plant well-drained soil and let it settle in. Water regularly the first season, then taper to occasional deep watering during extended dry spells. It handles dry conditions well once established and is a good fit for sites where many shrubs struggle with lean or rocky soils. Avoid soggy ground and heavy irrigation, especially in summer.

In late spring into summer, the blooms attract butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects. Later, the seed capsules mature and can provide food for birds. As a member of a nitrogen-fixing genus, it can also contribute to soil improvement over time, which is helpful in restoration-style plantings.

Expect a rounded, multi-stemmed habit. Minimal pruning is usually best: remove dead wood and lightly shape after flowering if needed. Plant it where you can enjoy the flowers up close and where its deep roots can develop undisturbed for long-term performance.

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