Teucrium fruticans

Teucrium fruticans

Teucrium fruticans: characteristics and care

Teucrium fruticans, popularly known as olivilla, is a perennial shrub native to the western Mediterranean basin that stands out for its aromatic silvery-grey foliage and its small bluish flowers that appear in spring.

Its silvery foliage and good tolerance to pruning make it a popular choice for low hedges and borders in Mediterranean-style gardens.

Once established, it tolerates drought, wind, and poor, calcareous soils very well.

At Ornacom we cultivate each specimen directly, guaranteeing a balanced size and vigorous development from the first years of planting.

Extended species profile

Verified cultivation data, designed so that any visitor can understand at a glance whether the plant is suitable for their climate and garden.

Crop

Exposure

Full sun or partial shade

Irrigation

ORN-RIEGO 2/5 · low — supplemental irrigation during establishment and drought; allow to partially dry

Soil / moisture

Dry to cool; excellent drainage

Bloom

Summer

Climate

USDA Hardiness

8–10

Compatible climates

Csa, Csb, BSh

Tolerance to humid climate

ORN-HUM 2/5 · low

Maintenance

Development

ORN-ALT 2/5 · 1–2 m · medium growth

Pests

ORN-PLAGA 2/5 · low — occasional leafhoppers/mealybugs and stem rot from excess water

Pass

ORN-FERTILIZER 1/5 · very low — moderate application in spring only if the soil is poor; avoid excess N

  • Warning

Avoid heavy soil, persistent winter dampness, and wet shade.

Extended species profile

Verified cultivation data, designed so that any visitor can understand at a glance whether the plant is suitable for their climate and garden.

Crop

Exposure

Full sun or partial shade

Irrigation

ORN-RIEGO 2/5 · low — supplemental irrigation during establishment and drought; allow to partially dry

Soil / moisture

Dry to cool; excellent drainage

Bloom

Mainly summer

Climate

USDA Hardiness

8–10

Compatible climates

Csa, Csb, BSh

Tolerance to humid climate

ORN-HUM 2/5 · low

Maintenance

Development

ORN-ALT 2/5 · 1–2 m · medium growth

Pests

ORN-PLAGA 2/5 · low — occasional leafhoppers/mealybugs and stem rot from excess water

Pass

ORN-FERTILIZER 1/5 · very low — moderate application in spring only if the soil is poor; avoid excess N

  • Warning

Avoid heavy soil, persistent winter dampness, and wet shade.

Teucrium fruticans: characteristics and care

Teucrium fruticans, popularly known as olivilla, is a perennial shrub native to the western Mediterranean basin that stands out for its aromatic silvery-grey foliage and its small bluish flowers that appear in spring.

Its silvery foliage and good tolerance to pruning make it a popular choice for low hedges and borders in Mediterranean-style gardens.

Once established, it tolerates drought, wind, and poor, calcareous soils very well.

At Ornacom we cultivate each specimen directly, guaranteeing a balanced size and vigorous development from the first years of planting.

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