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.

Cultivar

Flower Color

Time of
Bloom

Height and Width
in approx. 4 yrs

Foliage

Winter

Foliage

Comments

Erica australis *

lilac pink

April-Jun

5’ x 3’

dark green

 

best form

Beth *

lilac pink

April-Jun

5’ x 3’

dark green

 

best looking flowers of the bunch.

Holehird *

lilac pink

April-Jun

5’ x 3’

dark green

 

improved ‘Riverslea’

Mr. Robert * +

white

April-Jun

loose upright 6’ x 3’

light green

l

very rare

Riverslea * +

lilac pink

April-Jun

5’ x 3’

dark green

 

outstanding—needs pruning

Trisha

lilac pink

April-Jun

5’ x 3’

dark green