Crossleaf heath (Erica tetralix L.) is extremely rare plant on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea. The northern border of Erica tetralix continuous distribution area goes through Poland, and several isolated isles are located in the Baltic countries and the Kaliningrad region. In Lithuania several sites of the species have been known since 1975 in Curonian spit near Pervalka. In 2000 new site was found by the author in Aukštumala bog (Šilutės district). The characteristics of the crossleaf heath growing site are presented.
Keywords: Erica tetralix, distribution, Lithuania.