SEEDS OF TREE HEATHER - ERICA ARBOREA
Shruby Heather with fragrant white flowers. Hedges, clumps, rockery.
Shrub up to 7m. The leaves are dark green needle-like. The flowers are abundant, white and bell-shaped.
Prefer siliceous, fresh and slightly humid soils. It is found in oak groves, pinewoods and beechwoods. Anti-inflammatory properties.
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| Attracts Wildlife | Bees, Butterflies |
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| Average germination (%) | 50 |
| Climate Zone | Mediterranean, Temperate areas |
| Flower colour | White |
| Fragrant | Flower |
| Hardiness | Drought resistant, Hardy |
| Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers, Edges, Erosion control, Game-covers, Gardening, Hedge, Honey producing plant, Low maintenance garden, Medicinal, Restoration, Timber, Wild garden |
| Seeds per gram | 16.500 |
| Soil - Moisture | Well-drained |
| Soil - Ph | Acid |
| Soil - Type | Heath soil |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Partial shade |
| Watering | Moderate |
Direct sowing. Lightly cover the seeds and maintain the humidity until germination is completed.
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Easter 2026
This week we will only be shipping orders on Monday 30 March to ensure that orders arrive before bank holidays.
We will resume deliveries from Tuesday 7 April 2026.
The nursery will be open until Thursday 2 april. If you would like to collect your order or visit us we would be delighted to welecome you from 8 am to 2 pm.
Happy Easter !