Toxic Plant Pas connu comme étant toxique - Not known to be toxic to mammals if ingested.
Image of Ceanothus americanus
Source: Donna Bos

Plant Names

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Ceanothus americanus
New Jersey Tea
Céanothe d'Amérique

Synonyms

redroot
céanothus d'Amérique

Plant Characteristics

Couleur de floraison: Blanc Bloom Period: May - Jul
Hauteur max: 3,0 feet
Max Width: 3,0 feet
Light Condition:
Full sun Plus de 6 heures d'ensoleillement par jour
Part shade More than 2 or 3 hours but less than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Soil conditions:
Moisture dry Tolère des conditions de sol sec
Moisture medium Tolerates medium soil condition
Lifespan: Vivace des plantes qui reviennent année après année
Gardener Experience:
does not spread Ne se propage pas de manière incontrôlable
plant self seeding Self-seeding
Landscape Uses:
rock garden Suitable for rock gardens
school garden Suitable for school gardens
boulevard garden tolerant Tolerates boulevard garden conditions
Ecological Benefits:
Hummingbird friendly Supports hummingbirds
butterfly host Butterfly host
nitrogen fixer Fixes nitrogen in the soil
Tolerates:
Salt Tolerant Tolerates salt conditions
Limestone Tolerant Tolerates limestone conditions
Sand Tolerant Tolerates sandy conditions
Acidic Soil Tolerant Tolerates acidic soil conditions
Juglone Tolerant Tolerates juglone conditions
Special Features and Considerations:

Seed and plant distribution status

No seeds available for this plant.
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Faits intéressants

New Jersey Tea is a dense, rounded deciduous shrub that thrives in hot, dry conditions and is drought tolerant thanks to its deep root system. It should remain undisturbed once fully established. The plant forms lovely fragrant white flowers that add visual and olfactory interest to a sunny garden. It prefers a spot which is out of the wind, such as against a south-facing wall. It is easy to grow under the right conditions.

Plant Location

Native to Ottawa region: Oui

Distribution according to VASCAN

Distribution: Ceanothus americanus
Ephemeral Native Introduced Excluded Extirpated Doubtful Absent

Thrives in Ecozones

  • Plaines à forêts mixtes

Ecological Benefits

Butterflies Supported by Ceanothus americanus

Specialized Bees Supported by Ceanothus americanus

No bee data available for this plant.

Complementary Plants

  • No complementary plants found.

Substitute For Non-Native Plants

  • Buddleia (Butterfly Bush)
  • Hydrangea (Hydrangea)
  • Buxus sempervirens (Boxwood)

Sowing Information

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  • Sowing depth: Couvrir très légèrement
  • Sow by February
  • Stratification duration: 60 days
  • Self-seeding
  • Notes: Pour boiling water over seeds and soak for 24 hrs.

Harvesting and Seed Sharing

  • Harvest start month: September
  • Harvesting indicator:
    • Pods are slightly open and seeds inside are dark
  • Harvesting:
    • Ouvrir la gousse, enlever les graines
  • Seed viability test:
    • Pas de test requis avant le don
  • Packaging measure: Six (6) seeds (eyeball)
  • Seed storage:
    • Sécher à l'air dans un sac en papier ou contenant ouvert, pour quelques jours jusqu'à sec
    • Secouer de temps à autre pour prévenir la moisissure
  • Cultivar: No, you can donate without knowing the source as there are only straight species
  • No harvesting video available at this time.

Toxicity Notes

Not known to be toxic to mammals if ingested.