tree heath

Tree heath needs to be watered lightly every week while it is actively growing during the spring and summer seasons. The soil should be kept lightly moist and the amount of water needed depends on the size of the pot and the outdoor temperatures. In the winter months, while the plant is dormant, reduce the frequency of watering. Make sure to water the plant deeply and then allow the top inch or 2 of the soil to dry out before watering again.

This species of plant is tolerant of full sun, but it grows best in light shade, especially in regions with hot summers. It can also tolerate partial shade, but direct sunlight for more than a few hours a day can cause the foliage to burn. In general, it is best to provide Erica Arborea with dappled shade or morning sun and afternoon shade to ensure the best growth and flowering.

Tree heath should be pruned moderately up to once or twice per year, in late spring or early summer, when flowering is complete. Pruning of tree heath should involve the removal of old, dead, or diseased branches, as well as the thinning of dense branching and removal of any suckers or crossing branches. Pruning should be done to shape and encourage bushiness, but no more than 1-third of the total height or foliage should be removed in any given growing season. Removal of any flowering stems should always be done after flowering is complete.