Scientific Name
Ceanothus americanus
Common Name
New Jersey tea; Mountain snowbell

Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; prefers a light, well-drained soil but tolerates hot, dry sites
Height: 3 to 4 feet
Width: 3 to 5 feet
Texture: Medium
Form: Low, dense, broad spreading shrub; rounded top; slender upright stems
Flower/Fruit: Long lasting, small creamy white to light pink flowers in summer; not fragrant
Foliage: Alternate, simple dark green leaves; 2 to 3" long; yellow to tan fall color
Comments: Drought tolerant; adaptable, easy-to-grow plant; attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and birds; fixes atmospheric nitrogen
Cultivars: --
   

 

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