Olive

Olea europaea

A long-lived evergreen tree prized for its silvery-green foliage and production of olives used for oil and table consumption. Thrives in hot, dry Mediterranean climates with minimal water once established.

🌸 Blooms: May, June

Carob

Ceratonia siliqua

A long-lived, drought-tolerant Mediterranean tree valued for its sweet, edible pods that can be used as a chocolate substitute or animal feed. Slow-growing and low-maintenance once established, carob thrives in arid climates with minimal water or fertilizer.

🌸 Blooms: March, April, May

common fig

Ficus carica

A deciduous tree prized for its sweet, edible figs that ripen in summer and fall. Hardy and low-maintenance once established, it thrives in warm climates and is relatively drought-tolerant.

Almond

Prunus dulcis

A medium-sized deciduous tree valued for its nutritious nuts, featuring fragrant pink or white blossoms in early spring and attractive feathery foliage. Highly drought-tolerant once established, making it excellent for arid and Mediterranean climates.

🌸 Blooms: February, March

autumn olive

Elaeagnus umbellata

A vigorous deciduous shrub with fragrant spring flowers followed by abundant red berries speckled with silver in fall. Highly invasive in many regions but valued for wildlife food and erosion control.

🌸 Blooms: March

pomegranate

Punica granatum

A deciduous shrub or small tree prized for its ornamental orange-red flowers and large seeded fruits with tart, juicy arils. Extremely drought-tolerant once established and suitable for warm, dry climates.

🌸 Blooms: March, April, May

Rosemary

Salvia rosmarinus

A Mediterranean herb shrub prized for aromatic, needle-like foliage and delicate flowers in blue, purple, pink, or white. Highly drought-tolerant once established and excellent for culinary and ornamental uses.

🌸 Blooms: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October

Garden Sage

Salvia officinalis 'Tricolor'

A decorative culinary sage with variegated foliage featuring green, cream, and purple leaves. Produces purple-pink flowers in summer and thrives in dry conditions with minimal maintenance.

🌸 Blooms: May, June, July, August

Creeping Thyme

Thymus serpyllum

A low-growing, spreading evergreen groundcover with tiny aromatic leaves and delicate pink, purple, or white flowers. Excellent for pathways, rock gardens, and drought-tolerant landscapes.

🌸 Blooms: May, June, July, August

Grape

Vitis vinifera

Grape vines are vigorous climbing vines that produce sweet, juicy fruit in late summer and fall. They're highly productive in full sun and can be trained on trellises, arbors, or pergolas.

🌸 Blooms: May, June