Latin: Juniperus phoenicea English: Juniper Greek: Αρκευθος Turkish: Ardıç Phoenician juniper can be classed as a shrub or small tree reaching up to 8 meters in height. It’s most commonly known for it’s berries which are collected in Summer and can be eaten fresh. Juniper berries can be used as a spice in cooking and…
Category: Bushes and Shrubs
Fully grown shrubs are smaller than mature trees and some can be classed as bushes if they exhibit a dense or bushy growth. They’re usually easier to place in the landscape than trees and can be used to create structure in a garden.
Agnus castus
Latin: Vitex Agnus Castus English Chastetree Greek: Λυγαριά Turkish: Hayıt, beşparmak ağacı Native to the Mediterranean region, Vitex agnus castus is seen growing mostly as a multi trunk shrub in Cyprus but may also be trained into a small to medium sized tree form. It can have lavender, pink or white flowers. It’s flexible limbs are…