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Tree Heath (Erica arborea)
Shrub or TreePerennialModerate

Tree Heath

Erica arborea

Family: Ericaceae

Tree Heath grows in full sun and prefers acidic, well-drained soil. Water needs: Low.

How to Grow Tree Heath

Tree Heath growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Acidic, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 4.5-6.5, and Low water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 8-10. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Tree Heath as 21-60 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 3-5 years.

Plant Overview

Tree Heath (Erica arborea) is listed in the Ericaceae family and categorized as a shrub or tree with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.

Plant ID
PLT-1697
Family
Ericaceae
Plant type
Shrub or Tree
Life cycle
Perennial
Difficulty
Moderate

Growing Conditions

Tree Heath is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low. The database soil reference is Acidic, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 4.5-6.5, and the listed hardiness range is 8-10.

Hardiness zones
8-10
Sunlight
Full sun
Soil
Acidic, well-drained soil
Soil pH
4.5-6.5
Water needs
Low

Seed & Germination

For seed starting, the listed germination time is 21-60 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 3-5 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.

Germination
21-60 days
Seed depth
Surface sow

Harvest & Propagation

Days to maturity
3-5 years
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Growing Reference Note

Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.