Ceanothus americanus

	Ceanothus americanus
	compleat botanica plants specimen names Specimen (Ce - Ch)

This page was created using standard templates and sample data from
The Compleat Botanica.

Learn how you can publish your own plant pictures and plant-related data using
The Compleat Botanica.

Ceanothus americanus

New Jersey tea

family rhamnaceae
genus ceanothus

More specimen entries
[prev] [ceanothus americanus] [Next]

Identification

Genus Ceanothus Species americanus Variety Cultivar Common names New Jersey tea Family RHAMNACEAE Specimen number S10475 Data source MedPl p183;Frgnt p119;Xeri p300

Life cycle

Life form Terrestrial Life cycle Woody perennial Life span 5 - 20 years Annual cycle Deciduous Stature Shrub Growth form Various Growth habit Not applicable Overall height 5' Overall spread

Climate

Sunshine Various Water Dry Optimal soil texture Various Acceptable soil pH Various USDA hardiness USDA zones 03a-10b AHS heat zones Not classified Sunset climate zones Not classified

Garden

Suitable for gardens yes Nursery Unknown Compost no Size at acquisition Unknown Garden location Unknown Garden notes Ceanothus americanus has faint sweet flowers. New Jersey tea can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40ï¿½ Fahrenheit. It prefers dry soils. This plant can survive for a while without water.

Special qualities

Tolerates drought yes Tolerates high humidity no Tolerates seaside conditions no Insect resistant no Disease resistant no Deer resistant no Best uses Symbiosis Attracts butterflies no Attracts hummingbirds no Autumn foliage no Colorful berries no Desirable qualities Other interest Other interest color Other interest period

Adverse factors

Common pests Poisonous parts Poisonous indications Internal poison no Dermatologic poison no Livestock poison no Mechanical injury no Hay fever pollen Hay fever season Adverse qualities

Herbal medicine

Medicinal properties astringent expectorant antispasmodic sedative hypotensive Medicinal parts Root Root bark Leaves Has medicinal uses yes Do not self-administer no Do no use if pregnant no Legally restricted no Toxicity precautions Medicinal notes Ceanothus americanus has herbal applications as an astringent, as an expectorant, as an antispasmodic and as a sedative. See the medicinal properties section for even more traditional herbal uses. The root together with the root bark and the leaves are considered to be the valuable parts by the herbalist.

Traditional uses

Parts used Traditional uses Contemporary uses Fragrance faint agreeable scent Fragrance parts Flowers Fragrance intensity Faint Fragrance category Faintly sweet Dye parts Dye color

Cultivation

Propagule Various Pollination method Planting style Crop spacing Row spacing Cold frame Planting period Harvesting period Frost tolerance Heat requirement Fertilizer Typical Time to harvest

Nutrition

Is edible no Culinary uses Nutritional value Edible parts Description of edible parts Flavor / texture

Horticulture

Horticulture notes

Herbarium

Tag needs printing no Collection notes Ceanothus americanus is a woody perennial. New Jersey tea is deciduous in nature.

Page 963 of 4998

Last reviewed November 01, 2004

Order your copy here