Daphne-like shrub

Cneorum tricoccon

Description

Hardy southern shrub with small leaves and aromatic yellow flowers. Historically used for treatments of skin diseases.

Growing tips

Cneorum tricoccon is a Mediterranean shrub that requires full sun exposure (at least 5 hours of direct sunlight per day) and well-drained soil, ideally calcareous or sandy. Watering should be infrequent, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings, as it is highly drought-tolerant. It can withstand light frosts down to -5 °C, making it suitable for year-round outdoor planting in Mediterranean climates. Caution: this plant is toxic, so handle it with care and keep it out of reach of children and animals.