Weed: Spanish/ Portuguese Heath

Did you know this is a weed?

Spanish Heath is a local priority weed which can take over bushland. It grows in poor soil and displaces native plants. In our Bushcare activities we are finding it on the creek-lines which flow into the Grose Valley.

It spreads readily from seed dispersed by wind, water and in dumped soil.

You can do some simple things to reduce its spread

• If you find small plants sprouting in your garden, from dispersed seed, remove by hand pulled making sure all the roots are removed.
• Larger plants will need to be cut and treated

Please dispose of all plant material in your green bin.

For further information, obtain the free ‘Weeds of Blue Mountains Bushland’ booklet from the BMCC library or service centre, or go to weedsbluemountains.org.au.

More information:

• Portugese heath, Erica lusitanica