Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rutaceae

Genus:

Cneorum

Species:

Cneorum tricoccon

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

50 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Mediterranean shrub adapted to fire-prone garrigue ecosystems; resprouts from rootstock after fire disturbance.