About Erica canaliculata Andrews
Erica canaliculata, commonly known as channelled heath or hairy grey heather, is a South African flowering plant species belonging to the Ericaceae family. It is an erect evergreen shrub, and is sometimes referred to as a tree heath, a term that is also used for Erica arborea and Erica lusitanica. This plant grows to 2 meters (6 and a half feet) in height. It has tiny dark green leaves, and produces large sprays of pink or white flowers with prominent brown anthers during winter and spring. The Latin specific epithet canaliculata translates to "with channeled or grooved leaves", a reference to the plant's leaf structure. Erica canaliculata is native to the East and West Capes of South Africa, and has become naturalised in South Australia. It is not fully hardy, and requires some protection in areas that experience frost. This species has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
