Grey-leaved cistus

Cistus albidus

Layer 3 · Shrubs
Attracts pollinators

Status by region

No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.

Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).

Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.

About

An evergreen shrub typical of Mediterranean scrubland, characterised by its whitish leaves and pink flowers. It exhibits high tolerance to extreme drought and poor or calcareous soils. It is an excellent melliferous plant that attracts numerous pollinators to the system.

See which trees grey-leaved cistus grows well with

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Needs

Water: Low
Light: Full sun
Size: Shrub up to 1.5 m
Mature diameter: 1.2 m
Soils: Clay, Loam, Sandy, Limestone
Climates: Hot, dry Mediterranean

Calendar

January
February
March — Planting
April — Planting
May — Harvest
June — Harvest
July
August
September
October — Planting
November — Planting
December

Harvest
Planting

Medicinal use: The leaves can be used in traditional infusions to soothe sore throats and digestive issues.

Where to buy

Grows well with

Central trees this plant has already been paired with.

Apple tree

Central trees worth considering

May work well together — same soil and climate, complementary layers. We have not seen this combination in a generated guild yet.

May grow well with

Suggestions worked out from growing conditions — same soil and climate, complementary layers and functions. These are not observed guilds; treat them as a starting point to try on your own land.