Botanical Name: Erica aborea
Common Name: tree heath
Family: Ericaceae
Distribution/Origin: Mediterranean, South Western Europe, Western Africa
Leaf/Bud: evergreen, small linear needle-like leaves, entire margin, alternate, brown branching
Flower/Inflorescence: May bloom, small white urn-shaped flowers
Fruit/Seed: small capsule
Stem/Bark: light brown woody stems
Size: height 10-12ft, spread 4-6ft
Habit: upright, erect
Form: erect, mounding
Culture: full sun - part shade, winter interest
Landscape Use: evergreen shrub, ornamental bedding, containers
