NATIVE

VARIETIES
OF MUJEB
NURSERY
Native plants that
beautify your
landscapes
WHY CHOOSE NATIVE PLANTS?

LOW MAINTENANCE LOW WATER NEEDS HARDY AND RESISTANT

No need for fertilizers or Require very little watering, and Resistant to local weather
pesticides no watering after two years conditions
GARDEN
DESIGNS
XERISCAPE DESERT

SUITED FOR
NATIVE CITY NATIVE PLANT

SPECIES
These low maintenance plants are
suited to a wide variety of garden MEDITERRANEAN COTTAGE
styles, including xeriscape, desert, city,
native plant, Mediterranean, cottage,
and rock gardens.
ROCK-ROSE (PINK ‫قريضة (لبيد وردي‬
OR WHITE) )‫أو أبيض‬
Cistus creticus (pink) or Cistus salviifolius (white)
Small, bushy, evergreen shrub. Pink rock rose blooms
deep purple-pink to rose pink flowers, and white rock
rose blooms white flowers.

HEIGHT WIDTH WATER NEEDS

60 cm – 150 cm 90 cm Low (drought-tolerant)
SOIL
Suitable for light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils. It prefers well-
drained soil, and can also grow in nutritionally poor soil.
GARDEN USES
Great for banks and slopes, beds and borders, wall-side borders, and
groundcovers.
FLOWERING PERIOD
From late spring to early summer.
FRINGED RUE )‫فيجن (سذاب‬
Ruta chalepensis
Evergreen shrub with oval, fragrant, blueish-green
leaves. Dark yellow flowers with fringe and long hairs
bloom in the summer.

HEIGHT WIDTH WATER NEEDS

50 cm – 100 cm 50 cm – 100 cm Medium (drought-tolerant)

SOIL
Suitable for light (sandy), medium (loamy), and heavy (clay) soils.

GARDEN USES
Commonly used in rock gardens or as an edging plant. It can also be
used as a container plant.

FLOWERING PERIOD
from February to June.
PRICKLY SHRUBBY ‫شوك‬
BURNET ‫البالن‬
Sarcopoterium spinosum
A small shrub whose leaves are small, pinnate, and covered
in fine hairs. Their small and white flowers bloom in the
spring. The fruit is a small, dry capsule.

HEIGHT WIDTH WATER NEEDS

30 cm – 60 cm 30 cm – 60 cm Low (drought-tolerant)
SOIL
Suitable for light (sandy), medium (loamy), and heavy (clay) soils.
GARDEN USES
Great for slopes, and can also be used as a hedge. Commonly used in
rock gardens or as an edging plant. It can also be used as a container
plant.
FLOWERING PERIOD
From February to April.
MOUNT TABOR ‫بلوط متساقط‬
OAK )‫األوراق (ملول‬
Quercus ithaburensis
A small to medium-sized deciduous tree, with a
rounded crown and often with a gnarled trunk and
branches.

HEIGHT WIDTH WATER NEEDS

4 m – 10 m 4m–8m Medium (drought-tolerant)
SOIL
Suitable for medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. It is lime tolerant.
GARDEN USES
A beautiful and versatile tree that can be used in a variety of garden
settings whether as a specimen tree, in a grove, or as part of a mixed
border. It is also a good choice for street plantings.
FLOWERING PERIOD
From March to April.
PALESTINE OAK ‫سنديان‬
Quercus calliprinos
A small to medium-sized evergreen tree. It has a dense,
spreading crown and a thick, gnarled trunk. The oblong
leaves are dark green and leathery.

HEIGHT WIDTH WATER NEEDS

5 m – 10 m 4m–8m Medium (drought-tolerant)

SOIL
Suitable for medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils.

GARDEN USES
It can be used as a specimen tree, a hedge, or a windbreak. It is also a
good choice for xeriscaping gardens.

FLOWERING PERIOD
From March to April.
ALEPPO OAK )‫بلوط حلبي(َف ش‬
Quercus infectoria
A small to medium-sized deciduous tree with shrubby-
looking, crooked stems and smooth, bright-green
leaves.

HEIGHT WIDTH WATER NEEDS

2m– 6m 2m–6m Medium (drought-tolerant)

SOIL
Suitable for medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils.

GARDEN USES
It can be used as a specimen tree, a hedge, or a windbreak. It is also a
good choice for xeriscaping gardens.

FLOWERING PERIOD
From March to April.
MASTIC ‫بطم عدسي‬
TREE )‫(شجرة المستكة‬
Pistacia lentiscus
An aromatic evergreen shrub or small tree with small and
leathery olive green leaves. Its handsome stems are
reddish in color when young, turning gray as they mature.

HEIGHT WIDTH WATER NEEDS

2m–4m 2m–4m Low (drought-tolerant )
SOIL
Suitable for light (sandy), medium (loamy), and heavy (clay) soils.
GARDEN USES
A popular choice for gardens in Mediterranean climates. It is a
beautiful and low-maintenance plant that can be used as a specimen
tree, a hedge, or a screen.
FLOWERING PERIOD
In spring to early summer.
PALESTINE ‫بطم‬
TEREBINTH ‫فلسطيني‬
Pistacia palaestina
A deciduous tree. The trunk is typically gray or brown and
has a rough, fissured bark. The leaflets are oval-shaped and
have a glossy, dark green upper surface.

HEIGHT WIDTH WATER NEEDS

4m– 8m 4m–8m Low (drought-tolerant)
SOIL
Suitable for light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils. It can tolerate
some clay soil, but is not as well-suited to heavy clay soils.
GARDEN USES
It can be grown as a single specimen tree or as part of a larger
grouping. It can also be used as a hedge or screen.
FLOWERING PERIOD
From March to April.
MT. ATLAS ‫بطم‬
MASTIC TREE ‫اطلسي‬
Pistacia atlantica
A deciduous tree with a gray, furrowed trunk that is
often twisted and gnarled. The leaves are dark green on
the upper surface and paler on the underside.

HEIGHT WIDTH WATER NEEDS

5m– 7m 5m–7m Low (drought-tolerant)

SOIL
Suitable for light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils.

GARDEN USES
A beautiful and versatile tree that can be used as a specimen tree or in
a mixed border.

FLOWERING PERIOD
From February to April.
EASTERN ‫قيقب‬
STRAWBERRY TREE )‫(قطلب‬
Arbutus andrachne
An evergreen shrub or small tree. Peeling the smooth bark
reveals a pistachio green color, which changes gradually to
a beautiful orange brown. The leaves are oval-shaped.

HEIGHT WIDTH WATER NEEDS

4 m – 12 m 4 m – 10 m High
SOIL
Suitable for light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils.
GARDEN USES
Tree can be grown as a single specimen tree or in a group. It is a good
choice to plant near the foundation of a house, as it can tolerate some
shade. It can also be grown in a shrub border.
FLOWERING PERIOD
In late spring.
DOG ROSE ‫ورد جوري بري‬
Rosa canina
A deciduous shrub with prickly stems, pinnate leaves,
and fragrant white-pink flowers that bloom in early
summer.

HEIGHT WIDTH WATER NEEDS

1m–5m 1m–3m Medium
SOIL
Suitable for light (sandy), medium (loamy), and heavy (clay) soils.
GARDEN USES
With its fragrant flowers, colorful rose hips, and prickly stems, Rosa
canina is a versatile and attractive plant that can be used in a variety
of garden settings.
FLOWERING PERIOD
In late spring to midsummer.
CHASTE TREE ‫كف مريم‬
Vitex agnus-castus
Deciduous tree with fragrant purple flowers that bloom
in the summer. Its greyish-green leaves are lanceolate in
shape.

HEIGHT WIDTH WATER NEEDS

1m–5m 1m–5m Medium

SOIL
Prefers loose, well-drained soil.

GARDEN USES
It can be used as a specimen tree, a hedge, in a shrub border, in a
courtyard, or in a wildlife garden.

FLOWERING PERIOD
In June and continue until September.
SPINY BROOM ‫قندول‬
Calicotome villosa
A small, shrubby, summer deciduous tree that has
spines. It blooms beautiful yellow flowers in the
springtime.

HEIGHT WIDTH WATER NEEDS

1m– 2m 1m–2m Low

SOIL
Suitable for light (sandy), medium (loamy), and heavy (clay) soils.

GARDEN USES
It is a popular ornamental plant, and it can be used as a hedge or as a
specimen plant.

FLOWERING PERIOD
From January to March.
CAROB ‫خروب‬
Ceratonia siliqua
A flowering evergreen tree or shrub in the legume
family with a dense, spreading crown of dark green
leaves. It produces clusters of small yellow flowers in
the spring.

HEIGHT WIDTH WATER NEEDS

8 m – 15 m 8 m – 12 m Medium
SOIL
Suitable for light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, and can also grow
in nutritionally poor soil.
GARDEN USES
Carob trees are low maintenance and provide shade to a garden. They
are also resistant to air pollution, making them suited for urban areas.
FLOWERING PERIOD
From August to October.
WILD BLACKBERRY ‫عليق مقّد س‬
Rubus sanctus
A deciduous shrub with three leaves per stem, each leaf
being oval or lance-shaped. It blooms white or pink
flowers in the spring.

HEIGHT WIDTH WATER NEEDS

1m– 3m 1m–3m High

SOIL
Suitable for light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils.

GARDEN USES
As an ornamental plant, it can be trained to grow as a hedge or
espalier. It can also be used for groundcover.

FLOWERING PERIOD
From May to September.
PALESTINE ‫سوّي د‬
BUCKTHORN ‫فلسطيني‬
Rhamnus palaestina
A deciduous shrub or small tree native to the Mediterranean
region. It has oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges, and small
white flowers that bloom in the spring.

HEIGHT WIDTH WATER NEEDS

3m–4m 1m–2m Low (drought-tolerant)

SOIL
Suitable for light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils.

GARDEN USES
Its attractive flowers and fruit make it a popular ornamental plant. It
can be used as a hedge or as a specimen plant.

FLOWERING PERIOD
From March to April.
MEDITERRANEAN HACKBERRY ‫َم يس‬
Celtis australis
This deciduous tree has narrow, sharp-toothed leaves that
grow alternately on the branches. The tree's edible small,
dark purple berries are a favorite food of birds and wildlife.

HEIGHT WIDTH WATER NEEDS

10 m – 25 m 10 m –15 m Medium
SOIL
Suitable for light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, can grow in
nutritionally poor soil.
GARDEN USES
The Mediterranean hackberry is a beautiful and versatile tree that can
be used in a variety of garden settings. It can be planted as a shade
tree, a street tree, or a specimen tree.
FLOWERING PERIOD
From April to May.
STORAX ‫عبهر‬
Styrax officinalis
A deciduous shrub or small tree that has elliptical to
ovate leaves. Its white, bell-shaped flowers are fragrant
and bloom in the spring.

HEIGHT WIDTH WATER NEEDS

1m–4m 1m–4m Medium

SOIL
Suitable for light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils.

GARDEN USES
It is a popular ornamental plant that is grown for its fragrant flowers
and attractive bark.

FLOWERING PERIOD
Late spring (from May to June).
WILD PEAR ‫اجاص بّر ي‬
Pyrus syriaca
A deciduous tree with a dense, spreading crown and
thorny branches. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and
oval-shaped and its fruits are edible.

HEIGHT WIDTH WATER NEEDS

4m–8m 4m–8m Medium
SOIL
Suitable for light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils.
GARDEN USES
This tree provides plenty of shade in the summer and blooms with
fragrant white flowers in the spring, adding a touch of beauty to the
garden.
FLOWERING PERIOD
From March to April.
JUDAS-TREE ‫زمزريق‬
Cercis siliquastrum
A deciduous tree known for its stunning display of deep
pink, pea-like flowers that bloom in the spring. The
flowers are borne on the trunk, branches, and twigs of
the tree.

HEIGHT WIDTH WATER NEEDS

5 m – 10 m 5m–6m Medium

SOIL
Suitable for light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils.

GARDEN USES
This versatile tree can be used as a specimen tree, a hedge, in a mixed
border, in a courtyard, or in a wildlife garden.

FLOWERING PERIOD
In early spring (from March to April).
RETEM ‫رتم‬
Retama raetam
An evergreen shrub or small tree with small, narrow
leaves that are arranged alternately on the stems. It
blooms fragrant white flowers in the spring.

HEIGHT WIDTH WATER NEEDS

1m–3m 1m -3 m Low

SOIL
Suitable for light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils.

GARDEN USES
It can be used as a hedge, a windbreak, in a mixed border, in a
courtyard, or in a wildlife garden.

FLOWERING PERIOD
Between January and April.
MOCK PRIVET ‫زرود‬
Phillyrea latifolia
An evergreen shrub or small tree of the olive family. It
has glossy oval leaves arranged alternately on the stems,
and it blooms clusters of small white flowers in the
spring.

HEIGHT WIDTH WATER NEEDS

2m–8m 2m - 8 m medium

SOIL
Suitable for light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils.

GARDEN USES
This versatile tree can be used as a specimen tree, a hedge, screen,
windbreak, or for planting near a home’s foundation.

FLOWERING PERIOD
From March to May.
AROMATIC INULA ‫طيون‬
Dittrichia viscosa
A deciduous herb with lance-shaped leaves, yellow
flower clusters, and a strong camphor-like odor. It has
medicinal properties and has been used as an
ornamental shrub.

HEIGHT WIDTH WATER NEEDS

1m 1m low

SOIL
Suitable for light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils.

GARDEN USES
It is a popular ornamental plant that can be used as a backdrop, for
borders, or for their beautiful yellow flowers.

FLOWERING PERIOD
From July to December.
BEAN TREFOIL ‫خروب الكلب‬
Anagyris foetida
A summer-deciduous shrub or small tree. It has spear-
like leaves with bristled undersides, and its flowers are
yellow and pea-shaped.

HEIGHT WIDTH WATER NEEDS

1m–3m 2m–3m Low (drought-tolerant)
SOIL
Suitable for light (sandy) and medium (loamy), and it can tolerate
heavy (clay) soils.
GARDEN USES
Anagyris foetida can be grown as a single specimen or planted in
groups. It can also be used to create a hedge or screen.
FLOWERING PERIOD
During the autumn–winter.
WILD ALMOND ‫لوز بّر ي‬
Amygdalus communis
A small, deciduous tree that blooms pink or white
flowers in the spring before the leaves emerge. The
leaves are oval-shaped and have serrated edges.

HEIGHT WIDTH WATER NEEDS

4m–8m 5m–6m Medium
SOIL
Suitable for light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils.
GARDEN USES
The almond tree is a popular ornamental tree and is grown for its
beautiful flowers and foliage. It can also be used as a windbreak, as a
specimen tree, or in a hedgerow.
FLOWERING PERIOD
In early spring.
ARABIAN ALMOND ‫لوز العرب‬
Amygdalus arabica
A semi-deciduous shrub or small tree in the rose family
and is closely related to sweet almond. It has fragrant
white flowers and small, brown nuts that contain a
single seed.

HEIGHT WIDTH WATER NEEDS

1m–2m 3m–5m Low (drought-tolerant)

SOIL
Suitable for light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils.

GARDEN USES
It can be planted as a single specimen tree or as part of a larger
grouping. It can also be used as a hedge or windbreak.

FLOWERING PERIOD
In spring.
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