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Species: Ceanothus americanus

Ceanothus americanus

New Jersey Tea

Found on Course Walks

None Listed

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Ornamental Characteristics

Shrub < 4 feet

3-4'

Deciduous

low, mounding

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun, Part shade

4a

Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Fixes nitrogen

Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

No diseases listed

Bare Root Transplanting


Other

Native Range Map

Native Range Map Image

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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