New Jersey Tea

Ceanothus americanus, Rhamnaceae

Zones

4–8

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorNitrogen Fixer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)Partial Sun (acceptable)

Water

LowLow

Soil pH

5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Muscadine GrapeVitis rotundifolia

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Highbush BlueberryVaccinium corymbosum

Nitrogen Fixation

Stuart PecanCarya illinoinensis Stuart

Nitrogen Fixation

Bog BlueberryVaccinium corymbosum bog

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

LupineLupinus perennis

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationWildlife Habitat

Edible Parts

Leaves

Common Questions

What zones does New Jersey Tea grow in?

New Jersey Tea grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

Is New Jersey Tea a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, New Jersey Tea is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for New Jersey Tea?

Good companions for New Jersey Tea include Muscadine Grape, Highbush Blueberry, Stuart Pecan, Bog Blueberry, Lupine.

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