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New Jersey Tea
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New Jersey Tea

Ceanothus americanus

Honeybees forage on New Jersey Tea for nectar and especially pollen from its white flower clusters, which bloom from June to August with peak activity in July providing a reliable summer resource. This compact shrub fixes nitrogen in the soil and tolerates dry conditions once established, though its deep taproot makes division or relocation challenging. Young plants may require protection from deer browsing to ensure establishment.

Nectarmedium
Pollenhigh
BloomJune–August
USDA zones4-8
TypePerennial
Sunfull
NativeEastern North America
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