Service Tree (Sorbus domestica) The Service tree, native to southern Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia, is a deciduous tree known for its longevity and ornamental value. It grows 50 to 65 feet (15 to 20 meters) tall, with a broad, rounded crown. Its leaves are pinnate, with 13 to 21 ovate leaflets that … Read more
Portuguese Oak (Quercus faginea) The Portuguese oak, native to the western Mediterranean region, is a versatile deciduous or semi-evergreen tree. It typically grows 30 to 65 feet (9 to 20 meters) tall, with a trunk diameter reaching up to 6 feet (1.8 meters). Its leaves are lobed, dark green, and leathery, often retaining their foliage … Read more
Kermes Oak (Quercus coccifera) Kermes oak is a hardy evergreen shrub or small tree native to the Mediterranean basin. It typically grows 3 to 15 feet (1 to 4.5 meters) tall, although it can occasionally reach greater heights under favorable conditions. Its dense, spiny foliage consists of small, leathery leaves with a glossy, dark green … Read more
Phillyrea (Phillyrea spp.) Phillyrea, a genus of evergreen shrubs or small trees, is native to the Mediterranean region. Known for its hardiness and adaptability, it thrives in dry, rocky areas and scrublands. Phillyrea grows 6 to 20 feet (1.8 to 6 meters) tall, depending on the species and environmental conditions. Its leaves are glossy, dark … Read more
Jerusalem Thorn (Parkinsonia aculeata) Jerusalem thorn is a fast-growing, small deciduous tree native to arid and semi-arid regions of the Americas but widely naturalized in the Mediterranean and other warm climates. The tree grows 15 to 30 feet (4.6 to 9.1 meters) tall, with a spreading canopy of feathery, bright green foliage. Its thin, pendulous … Read more
Valonia Oak (Quercus ithaburensis) Valonia Oak (Quercus ithaburensis), is a large deciduous tree native to the eastern Mediterranean region, particularly found in Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East. It can grow up to 65 feet (20 meters) tall with a broad, rounded crown. The tree is known for its large acorns and the cupule (the … Read more
Mastic (Pistacia lentiscus) Mastic, a small evergreen tree or shrub, grows up to 13 feet (4 meters) tall and is native to the Mediterranean region. The plant has glossy, dark green leaves, which give it a dense, bushy appearance. Mastic produces small, inconspicuous flowers that bloom in clusters in spring. By late summer, these flowers … Read more
Oleander (Nerium oleander) Oleander is a hardy, evergreen shrub or small tree with dense foliage and striking, colorful blooms. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows between 6 to 20 feet (1.8 to 6 meters) tall, though it can reach heights of up to 25 feet (7.6 meters) under ideal conditions. Oleander … Read more
Sage (Salvia officinalis) Sage, an aromatic perennial herb, thrives in Mediterranean climates and is widely known for its culinary and medicinal uses. It grows up to 2 feet (0.6 meters) tall and features woody stems, gray-green leaves, and purple or blue flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer. The leaves are soft, velvety, … Read more
Myrtle (Myrtus communis) Myrtle, a fragrant evergreen shrub, thrives in the Mediterranean region’s warm, sunny climates. It grows up to 8 feet (2.5 meters) tall and spreads wide, creating a dense, bushy form. The plant’s dark green, glossy leaves release a pleasant aroma when crushed, adding to its appeal in gardens. In late spring and … Read more