Erica lusitanica (Tree Heather)

Type	Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Alpine, Evergreen, Flowering
Form	Rounded Multi-Stemmed Bush
Size	Large Border / Screening Plant (1.8 to 3m height)
Colours	White Flowers (Summer early), Green Foliage
Care	Low/Easy Maintenance - Tough Plant
Hardiness	Very Hardy, Drought Tolerant, Seaside Friendly
Growth	Medium Growing Plant
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Erica lusitanica cultivation notes: This lime tolerant heather copes with slightly chalky, as well as neutral and acid soils, preferring an open sunny spot, it tolerates the cold as well as dry conditions. It is low maintenance ground cover need - trim to shape after flowering.

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

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