Erica arborea 'Estrella Gold'

©1997

TREE HEATH
Family: Ericaceae

GROWING GUIDE

Geographic Origin: Southern Europe, North Africa.
Plant Group: Shrubs.
Hardiness: Sunset zones: 15-17, 21-24. USDA zones: 9-10 maybe 8 in protected spot.
Mature size: Height: 4 feet (1.2 m). Width: 30 inches (76 cm).
Flowering period: March through May.
Flowering attributes: White, honey-scented flowers.
Leaf attributes: Needle like leaves giving a feathery look to the shrub.
Growth habit: Upright, dense shrub with a trunk.
Light: Full sun.
Soil: Well-drained, acidic soil.
Feeding: During growing season, provide a monthly feeding of a complete organic fertilizer.
Propagation Methods: Semi-ripe cuttings in late summer.
Pruning Methods: Lightly trim shoots that spoil symmetry after flowering.

Rainy Side Notes

I grow this even though its not reliably hardy. Insurance cuttings are taken in case of a big freeze, or grow in a pot and winter over in cool greenhouse.

Debra Teachout-Teashon
Photographed in author's garden.

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