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tree heath 'Golden Joy' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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tree heath 'Golden Joy'

Erica arborea f. aureifolia 'Golden Joy'

Low Maintenance

Genus: Erica
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

A compact, upright, evergreen shrub to about 2.5m, with tiny, yellow, needle-like leaves. Long spikes of white, honey-scented, bell-shaped flowers with dark red anthers appear from early to late spring

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in well-drained, neutral to acid soil in full sun. See Hardy heathers for more detailed advice

Pruning

Pruning group 8

Propagation

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

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free but may be susceptible to Phytophthora root rot

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersGround CoverLow Maintenance

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years