Rosemary

Rosmarinus officinalis

Layer 3 · Shrubs
Pest repellent

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

Native to the Mediterranean basin, rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a woody evergreen perennial shrub with a dense habit and high drought resistance. In a food forest, it forms part of the low shrub layer, playing a fundamental role in attracting pollinating insects due to its prolonged flowering. Additionally, the high concentration of essential oils in its leaves acts as a natural pest repellent, aiding in the biological protection of neighbouring species.

It is harvested now — September is one of the harvest months.

See which trees rosemary grows well with

Pick the central tree on your land and see the full guild.

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Needs

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

Calendar

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

Harvest
Planting

Medicinal use: Widely used in digestive infusions and as an aromatic seasoning in cookery.

Where to buy

Grows well with

Central trees this plant has already been paired with.

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.