Erica arborea - 'Alpina' (Tree Heather)

Type	Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Alpine, Evergreen, Ground cover, Flowering
Form	Rounded Multi-Stemmed Bush
Size	Large Border / Screening Plant (1.8 to 3m height)
Colours	White Flowers (Summer early), Medium green Foliage
Care	Low/Easy Maintenance - Tough Plant
Hardiness	Very Hardy, Drought Tolerant, Seaside Friendly
Growth	Medium Growing Plant
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Erica arborea cultivation notes: This lime hating heather requires neutral or acid soils, preferring an open sunny spot, tolerating cold as well as dry conditions. It is low maintenance ground cover need - cut back flower stalks to main growth after flowering.

Plant Strengths: Sun loving draught tolerant plant; Attracts wildlife to feed or nest; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Ideal for fast growing screening; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Suitable for exposed coastal planting; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils; Tolerates cold exposed locations.

Common Missspellings: Erika, Ericer, Eriker, Ericar, Errica, Ericka, Erricker