Definition:
Ericaceous trees and shrubs are those that belong to the plant family Ericaceae. A key characteristic of these shrubs is the fact that they need acidic soil.
Examples of ericaceous trees and shrubs include:
- Azaleas
- Bearberries
- Blueberries
- Cranberries
- Heather & heaths
- Pieris
- Rhododendrons
- Strawberry tree
- Whortleberry
The word ericaceous is also sometimes used to describe any plant that likes acid soil, regardless of family.
