Azores heather
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Growing to tree-like proportions in the wild, but usually a bushy, erect shrub to about 2m in cultivation, with tiny, needle-like, dark green leaves. Tiny, bell-shaped, greenish-brown flowers, producing clouds of pollen, appear in late spring and early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Azores heather (Erica azorica)
- Genus
- Erica
- Family
- Ericaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Azores heather
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Azores heather
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Azores heather care guide
- Light regular watering, keeping acidic soil mildly moist and airy
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Light regular watering, keeping acidic soil mildly moist and airy
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight heather feed every four weeks through mild growing weather
Pruning
PruningUsually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in mid- or late summer
Growing
GrowingGrows best in well-drained, neutral to acid soil in full sun. See Hardy heathers for more detailed advice
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to fungal diseases, including honey fungus (rarely), and Phytophthora root rot, in wet conditions
Pests
Generally pest-free
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