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This tree heath is found in the in western Spain, Portugal and northwest Africa. Hardy to Zone 8 (10 degrees) and warmer. They need heavy snow loads removed to avoid breakage. Wind storms can be damaging.
They are a bit scraggly but have the largest and most colorful flowers of the tree heaths. They require acid soil. These are rare plants. |
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Cultivar |
Flower Color |
Time of |
Height and Width |
Foliage |
Winter Foliage |
Comments |
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lilac pink |
April-Jun |
5’ x 3’ |
dark green |
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best form |
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Holehird * |
lilac pink |
April-Jun |
5’ x 3’ |
dark green |
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improved ‘Riverslea’ |
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Mr. Robert * + |
white |
April-Jun |
loose upright 6’ x 3’ |
light green |
l |
very rare |
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Riverslea * + |
lilac pink |
April-Jun |
5’ x 3’ |
dark green |
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outstanding—needs pruning |