Family: Ericaceae

Erica canaliculata (channelled heath, hairy grey heather) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It is cultivated for its showy flowers as a garden plant and in large pots. The floral branches make an excellent, long lasting cut flower for arrangements. This plant has not been documented as naturalized in any Hawaiian Islands to date.

High Risk Traits:

• Naturalized in South Australia
  
• Other Erica species have become invasive
  
• Tolerates many soil types
  
• Reproduces by seeds
  
• Seeds dispersed by wind and intentionally by people
  
• Seeds remain viable for up to five years, and are likely to form a persistent seed bank

Low Risk Traits:

• No reports of negative impacts where naturalized
  
• Unarmed (no spines, thorns, or burrs)
  
• Non-toxic
  
• Not reported to spread vegetatively
  
• Herbicides, if needed, may provide effective control