Tree Germander (Teucrium fruticans) is a medium-sized evergreen shrub known for its attractive silvery-gray green foliage and small blue flowers. With fragrant, ovate leaves covered in fine white hairs, this drought-tolerant plant thrives in dry, well-drained soils and is tolerant of rocky, low-fertility conditions. Tree Germander forms a natural, mounding habit and blooms seasonally in the summer. It tolerates wind, heat, and salt spray, making it ideal for exposed landscapes. Pruning errant stems maintains a tidy look, though heavy shaping is unnecessary.

Scientific Name: Teucrium fruticans
Origin: Southern Europe
Height: 4-6'
Spread: 4-6'
Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
Water: Low
USDA Zones: 8-10
Bloom Dates: Summer