Plants > Shrubs

briar root

Erica arborea

Fragrant

Genus: Erica
Family: Ericaceae
Common Names: tree heath

About this plant

An upright, bushy shrub or small tree with small, linear dark green leaves. Produces long clusters or spikes of tiny white sweet-scented flowers in late winter and spring.

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

pH

AcidNeutral

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Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in an open site in full sun. See Hardy heathers for more detailed advice

Pruning

Pruning group 8 (evergreens)

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in mid- or late summer

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to fungal diseases, including Phytophthora root rot, in damp conditions

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersGround Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorBorders

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years