Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Erica canaliculata






Botanical Name: Erica canaliculata
Common Name: Christmas Heather
Family: Ericaceae
Type: Broad leaved, evergreen tree and shrub 
Origin/Habitat: South Africa
Leaf Character: Broad leaved, evergreen tree and shrub
Flower Type: panicles, 1/8" urceolate, 
Color: pink and purple
Period: winter to spring
Fruit: capsule 4 valved
Bark: brown, shreaded
Exposure: sun to partial shade 
Water: ample

Remarks: outstanding flowers, foliage, form, used as hedge, specimen, visual screen and containers

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