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alpine tree heather

Erica arborea var. alpina

★ RHS AGMLow MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Erica
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

E. arborea var. alpina is a bushy erect medium-sized evergreen shrub to 2m in height, with bright green foliage and small, fragrant white flowers in long panicles

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

pH

AcidNeutral

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Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained acidic soil in full sun. See Hardy heathers for further advice

Pruning

Pruning group 8

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May be subject to fungal diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersGround Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years