tree germander
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T. fruticans is an evergreen shrub with white hairy stems bearing small, dark green leaves, white beneath, and light blue flowers 2.5cm long in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- tree germander (Teucrium fruticans)
- Genus
- Teucrium
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling LJD
- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of tree germander
Distribution map
Western Mediterranean
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling LJD
Quick identification of tree germander
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tree germander care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningFor colourful stems or large foliage, prune hard to a low framework. Let young plants establish for one to two years first. Prune in late winter or spring, before or as new growth starts.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in early summer, semi-ripe cuttings in midsummer, both with bottom heat
Growing
GrowingGrow in a sheltered border with full sun or against a warm, sunny wall in well-drained neutral to alkaline soil
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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