Our first plant of the month for 2022 has been this year's selection for the Perennial Plant of the Year by the Perennial Plant Association.
Yews are a long time used staple in the ornamental landscape and at one point became overused and over-pruned. However, don't be so quick to disregard this versatile shrub for your yard.
The name says it all. This Sugar Maple cultivar boasts excellent fall colors ranging from yellow to red.
Characteristics & Cultural Requirements
Height: 3-4’
Spread: 3-5’
Habit/Form: Compact, rounded
Hardiness Zone: 4-8
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Dry to medium, well-drained
Ornamental Value
An underused shrub, New Jersey Tea is a shrub you should become familiar with! With its compact round shape it can make a welcome substitute to the sometimes overused Spirea and Hydrangea shrubs common in countless suburban lots. This native shrub is nitrogen-fixing meaning it provides its own nitrogen fertilizer! In the summer months of May to July, fragrant white flower clusters cover the plants, attracting any nearby pollinators with ease. The seeds that form after bloom can also become a valuable food source to local birds and small mammals. The thick reddish roots are commonly used in holistic medicine, but also aid this plant in drought resistance. Which is why it grows best in sandy loam or rocky soils.
Landscape Uses
New Jersey Tea makes the perfect groundcover like plant for a rocky slope that is hot and sunny. However, this versatile shrub will fit in well in most shrub borders, native gardens, and mixed landscape beds.
Our first plant of the month for 2022 has been this year's selection for the Perennial Plant of the Year by the Perennial Plant Association.
Yews are a long time used staple in the ornamental landscape and at one point became overused and over-pruned. However, don't be so quick to disregard this versatile shrub for your yard.
The name says it all. This Sugar Maple cultivar boasts excellent fall colors ranging from yellow to red.
