Teucrium fruticans (Shrubby germander) — Bushy

Overview

Teucrium fruticans is a bushy shrubs in the genus Teucrium, part of the Lamiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 1-1.5 metres tall and 1-1.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 5-10 years. Teucrium fruticans grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and alkaline and neutral pH.

About

Teucrium fruticans (common name tree germander or shrubby germander) is a species of flowering plant in the mint family Lamiaceae, native to the western and central Mediterranean. Growing to 1 m (3 ft) tall by 4 m (13 ft) wide, it is a spreading evergreen shrub with arching velvety white shoots, glossy aromatic leaves and pale blue flowers in summer. The cultivar 'Azureum', with darker blue flowers, has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. It is hardy in milder areas, where temperatures do not fall below −5 °C (23 °F). It grows to around 1-1.5 metres tall and 1-1.5 metres wide, carrying evergreen foliage. Grow it in full sun and most soil types. It tolerates alkaline and neutral soils, well-drained conditions and south-facing and west-facing aspects.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Teucrium

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered

Plant details

Teucrium fruticans size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Evergreen
Height: 1-1.5 metres
Spread: 1-1.5 metres
Time to full height: 5-10 years

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Teucrium fruticans?

Teucrium fruticans prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Teucrium fruticans need?

Teucrium fruticans is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It prefers alkaline and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.