tree heath

Erica arborea

Layer 3 · Shrubs
Attracts pollinators

Status by region

No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.

Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).

Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.

About

Large shrub native to the Mediterranean basin and Macaronesia. It is an excellent source of nectar for bees in early spring and its wood is very resistant.

See which trees tree heath grows well with

These trees share this species' soil and climate — the pairing is inferred from conditions, not from a guild we have already seen.

No account needed.

Needs

Water: Low
Light: Full sun
Size: Shrub up to 4 m
Mature diameter: 2 m
Soils: Sandy, Loam
Climates: Hot, dry Mediterranean, Atlantic coast, Mountain / cold

Calendar

January
February
March — Harvest — Planting
April — Harvest
May — Harvest
June
July
August
September
October — Planting
November — Planting
December

Harvest
Planting

Medicinal use: Traditionally used in diuretic infusions and in the treatment of urinary ailments.

Where to buy

Central trees worth considering

May work well together — same soil and climate, complementary layers. We have not seen this combination in a generated guild yet.

May grow well with

Suggestions worked out from growing conditions — same soil and climate, complementary layers and functions. These are not observed guilds; treat them as a starting point to try on your own land.