New Jersey tea

New Jersey tea (Ceanothus americanus) is a small shrub or shrub native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, 
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically green.
It grows slowly from two or more stems to a height of about 3 feet with roots at least 14 inches deep, and has a lifespan of 100 to 250 years. It will readily resprout even if cut down to the ground.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be readily available for purchase. It is suitable for growing in a nursery. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, container, seed. Seeds will be more successful if cold stratification is used. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a low chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: coarse/medium soil, pH 4.3-6.5, low fertilizer. Provide low moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and high drought tolerance. It tolerates shade.
== Uses and Relationships ==
It has some limited ability to fix nitrogen, potentially benefiting other plants. At least some parts of the plant may be edible to humans. (Confirm against a reliable resource before attempting to eat any unknown plant.) If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of medium value.
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Ceanothus americanus profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Ceanothus Category:Native shrubs Category:North American natives Category:Commercially available natives Category:Edible natives Category:Natives with green foliage Category:Slow-growing natives Category:Spreading natives Category:Natives between 3 and 6 feet tall Category:Shade-tolerant natives Category:Low moisture demand natives Category:Drought tolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs