Tree Germander, Shrubby Germander, Bush Germander, Silver Germander
Sturdy, Teucrium fruticans (Tree Germander) is a twiggy evergreen shrub boasting small, aromatic, gray-green leaves with silvery white undersides that seem to glow in the landscape. Tiny lavender-blue flowers, 1 in. across (2.5 cm), often buzzing with bees, bloom almost year-round at the branch tips. Native to Mediterranean climates, Tree Germander is extremely durable, tolerating drought, wind and salt spray. It thrives in heat and in poor or rocky soils. Can be clipped as a hedge or topiary.
| Hardiness |
8 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
8 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Teucrium |
| Common names | Germander, Shrubby Germander |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
4' - 8' (120cm - 240cm) |
| Spread |
4' - 8' (120cm - 240cm) |
| Spacing |
72" - 96" (180cm - 240cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Bees |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
| Hardiness |
8 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
8 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Teucrium |
| Common names | Germander, Shrubby Germander |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
4' - 8' (120cm - 240cm) |
| Spread |
4' - 8' (120cm - 240cm) |
| Spacing |
72" - 96" (180cm - 240cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Bees |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Teucrium fruticans (Tree Germander) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Teucrium fruticans (Tree Germander) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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