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Erica arborea var. alpina f. aureifolia 'Albert's Gold'

An upright evergreen tree heather with golden-yellow young foliage.

Care notes by theboxerge Updated October 15, 2026

About this plant

This golden tree heath is grown mainly for the colour and upright shape of its evergreen foliage. It develops into a shrub rather than staying as a low carpet of heather; sparse white flowers are a secondary feature.

Care at a glance

Light: Full sun.
Watering: Keep a new root ball from drying out completely; water only when the soil needs it.
Soil: Draining acidic soil; an alkaline bed is a poor match.
Hardiness: Suited to mild to moderately cold winters; protect containers during severe cold.

Plan your care

Check the planting area's soil pH before choosing this shrub. If the ground is strongly alkaline, a suitable acidic compost in a sufficiently large draining container is a more manageable trial than repeatedly trying to change an entire bed.

Allow space for the shrub to grow upwards and outwards. Review the shape with light trimming rather than relying on severe cuts to fit an undersized position. Container plants need closer moisture checks than established shrubs in open ground.