Tree heath

Family: Ericaceae
Scientific name: Erica arborea
Description: Plant Form: Shrub to small tree. Size: Up to 5 m tall. Stem: Masses of erect branched stems, juvenile stems have small hairs. Leaves: Long narrow hard, needle like. In crowded whorls of 4 on stem. Flowers: Large clusters of many white small bell-shaped flowers. Fruit and Seeds: Capsules containing many seeds. Habitat: Forests, woodlands, riparian areas, shrublands, roadsides. Distinguishing Features: Needle-like leaves in whorl distinguish from native heath and is much taller than other invasive heath like Spanish heath (Erica lusitanica). Weed Status: Priority Weed Weed Type: Environmental, Invasive Garden Escapee Lifeform: Shrubby, Woody/tree

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