Erica arborea var. alpina f. aureifolia 'Albert's Gold'
tree heath 'Albert's Gold'
A vigorous upright, medium-sized evergreen shrub to 2m in height, with golden-yellow young foliage. Small, fragrant, globose white flowers in tall panicles to 30cm in length are produced only sparsely
Synonyms
Erica arborea 'Arnold's Gold'Erica arborea 'Arbora Gold'
see moreErica arborea 'Albert's Gold'
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green Yellow | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Yellow | |||
| Autumn | Green Yellow | |||
| Winter | Green Yellow |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Erica can be prostrate or erect, evergreen shrubs with fine, needle-like leaves in whorls, and racemes or panicles of small, bell-shaped or tubular flowers
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, acidic soil in full sun. See Hardy heathers for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to fungal diseases, including honey fungus (rarely), and Phytophthora root rot, in wet conditions
Erica arborea var. alpina f. aureifolia 'Albert's Gold'
tree heath 'Albert's Gold'
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