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This tree heath is found in the Mediterranean basin, the Canary Island and North and East Africa. Some old specimens can grow to 10 feet or more. The flowers are scented like honey. There are few heathers with any scent at all. They like acid soil and grow upright. These are quite drought tolerant.
Hardy to Zone 7 (0 degrees) and warmer. They need heavy snow loads removed to avoid breakage. |
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Cultivar |
Flower Color |
Time of |
Height and Width |
Foliage |
Winter Foliage |
Comments |
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var. alpina * + |
white |
Mar-May |
upright 78” x 36” |
medium green |
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Estrella Gold * + |
white |
April-May |
broad upright 4’ x 3’ |
lime green |
new growth bright yellow |
blooms profusely |
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white |
Mar-May |
upright 80” x 36” |
golden |
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sport found on ‘Alpina’ in Dave Wilson’s nursery in Chilliwack, B.C. new |
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white |
April-May |
upright 5’ x 3’ |
light green |
tipped pink, yellow in winter |
this one is tender |