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    Erica arborea

    Also Known As

    • Tree Heath

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-12'
    • W: 6'-10'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Erica arborea plant details

    Erica arborea is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, lean and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Erica arborea

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: fragrant, honey-scented

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Erica arborea

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: acidic, lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Tall growing heather for vertical accent. White flowers.

    By: Thompson's Nursery

    Gardening facts about Erica arborea plant

    How to Grow Erica arborea

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • adaptable
      • lean
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    aka Fire Heath, Heather, Red Hairy Heath

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 3'

    • sun
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    Erica plukenetii

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 2'-6'

    Width: 2'-6'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    Erica versicolor

    aka Outeniqua Heath

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
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    Erica carnea 'Pink Cloud'

    aka Pink Cloud Spring Heath

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4"-6"

    Width: 18"-24"

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Erica carnea 'Pink Cloud' flower by Kristine Paulus
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    Erica carnea 'Schneekuppe'

    aka Erica carnea 'Schneekoppe', Schneekoppe Winter Flowering Heather, Schneekuppe Spring Heath

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 20"

    • sun
    • regular - low
    Photo of Erica carnea 'Schneekuppe' flower by Briggs Plant Propagators
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