How to Grow and Care for New Jersey Tea

New Jersey Tea, also known as Red Root, Mountain Sweet, Wild Snowball, Jersey Tea Ceanothus

New Jersey Tea is a resilient and low-maintenance shrub that flourishes in well-drained soil and full to partial sun exposure. Special care points include its preference for dry to medium moisture levels and its tolerance for drought once established. New Jersey Tea rarely requires fertilization and adapts well to pruning, which can be done immediately after flowering to maintain its shape and promote healthy growth.

Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing New Jersey Tea

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 1-2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	5-6.5
Hardiness Zones	7-9

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New Jersey Tea is a deciduous shrub with a roundish crown, typically reaching a height of about 3 feet (91 cm) and spreading to approximately 5 feet (152 cm) wide. Its stems hold dense, fragrant clusters of creamy white flowers that bloom in early summer. The foliage provides a lush backdrop, consisting of broad, green leaves which create a low-lying and rounded silhouette, ideal for garden enthusiasts seeking a compact ornamental addition.