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Bush Germander

Teucrium fruticans 'Azureum'

Teucrium fruticans ‘Azureum’ in February 2013 on 40% ET0. Photo: SK Reid.
Teucrium fruticans ‘Azureum’ in February 2013 on 40% ET0. Photo: SK Reid.

Summary

This is another species useful for landscapes in need of a gray-leaved accent, hedge, or focal point. It performed best on the lowest two irrigation treatments, with the highest foliage and overall appearance ratings at just 20% of ETo and the best flowering and most growth at 40% of ETo.

In conjunction with the trials, bush germander was also grown in several UCCE Master Gardener demonstration gardens throughout California. All the master gardener counties who grew it recommended it, including the county that already had it growing. It was appreciated for its care-free nature, gray foliage color, and in some cases the ability to hedge it or shape it into formal landscape “balls”.

Basic Info

Submitted by: UC Davis Arboretum
Trial Exposure: Sun
Year evaluated: 2013
Height & Width
(after 2 years):
34" x 58" - UC Davis
Reported Height & Width
(at maturity):
4-8' x 8-10'
WUCOLS plant type: S A
Water Needs & WUCOLS Region:
Low - Region 2 
Mean Overall 
Appearance rating:
(1-5 Scale, 5 is highest)
3.9 - UC Davis 
Flowering Months
September-May - UC Davis

Growth and Quality Data

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Teucrium fruticans ‘Azureum’ in October 2013 on 40% ET0. Photo: SK Reid.
Teucrium fruticans ‘Azureum’ in October 2013 on 40% ET0. Photo: SK Reid.