AproplantDrought-Tolerant Mediterranean Food Forest
A layered food forest built for hot, dry-summer climates, stacking a fruit and nut canopy over nitrogen-fixing and berry shrubs down to a drought-hardy herb and groundcover floor.
10 plants · Exported October 19, 2026
Olive
Olea europaea
Sunfull sunWaterlowSize20-30'
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
Sunfull sunWaterlowSize30-50'
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
Sunfull sunWaterlowSize15-30'
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 amygdalus
Sunfull sunWaterlowSize15-30'
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
Sunfull sunWaterlowSize6-18'
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
Sunfull sunWaterlowSize8-20'
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
Sunfull sunWaterlowSize1.5-6'
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'
Sunfull sunWaterlowSize1.5-2.5'
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
Sunfull sunWaterlowSize0.15-0.5'
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
Sunfull sunWatermoderateSize6-30'
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