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New Jersey Tea (Red Root) Facts
| Name | New Jersey Tea (Red Root) |
|---|---|
| Fruit Color | Shiny green, ripening to a dull dark purplish black |
| Taste | Sweet, astringent |
| Seed | 3 seeds that are 2-3 mm. in length, brown to dark brown, glossy, and ovoid in shape |
| Plant Parts Used | Root, root bark, leaves |
- Is New Jersey tea edible?
- Is New Jersey tea invasive?
- Can you grow tea in NJ?
- What is red root tea good for?
- How do you propagate NJ tea?
- How do you use Ceanothus americanus?
- Is New Jersey Tea deer resistant?
- What plants are native to New Jersey?
Is New Jersey tea edible?
Dry them throughly in the shade and then used like oriental tea, tastes similar to Bohea Tea. It does not have caffeine. The berries are NOT edible, per se.
Is New Jersey tea invasive?
These non-native plants (including Burning Bush, Japanese Barberry, and Asian Honeysuckle) do not support wildlife and may become invasive at the expense of native plants. Flowers of New Jersey Tea can be used in making a light green dye. The rest of the plant yields a dye of cinnamon red.
Can you grow tea in NJ?
New Jersey tea (Ceanothus americanus) is a deciduous shrub that is native to North America. It is best planted in gardens located within USDA Zones 4 to 8, and it bears clusters of white flowers at the start of summer.
What is red root tea good for?
Red root helps with constipation, kills unhealthy bacteria in the mouth, and even relieves menstrual pain. Red root is not recommended for acute conditions internally, but rather lingering issues of skin, lungs, belly, lymph nodes. Red root is considered a safe herb to use over a long period of time.
How do you propagate NJ tea?
It can be propagated by root division in the fall, softwood cuttings forced in the greenhouse in spring, or by seed. Seed of New Jersey tea should be planted outside in the fall or early winter in a well drained soil site with full sun.
How do you use Ceanothus americanus?
SBL Ceanothus Americanus Mother Tincture is an active haemostatic and has good effects on the spleen. It is very useful in reducing the fever and chill associated with malaria. It is a left-sided remedy and is very helpful for anaemic patients. It is also used to treat severe bronchitis with abundant secretions.
Is New Jersey Tea deer resistant?
When roots are established, the upper half of the plant begins to flourish. Tolerates drought, poor soils, alkaline soils and controlled burns. Foliage is resistant to insects and but is browsed by deer and other mammels.
What plants are native to New Jersey?
Where to Buy Native Plants
| Common Name | Latin Name | Sunlight |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Red Cedar | Juniperus virginiana | Sun-pt. shade |
| Eastern Red Oak | Quercus rubra | Full sun-pt. shade |
| Eastern Redbud | Cercis canadensis | Sun-pt. shade |
| Eastern White Pine | Pinus strobus | Sun-pt. shade |
