Herbs
Salvia apiana – White Sage
PT Sálvia Branca
DE Weißer Salbei
1 year old plants, 10–20 cm
€10,00
✦ KEY PROPERTIES ✦
Antimicrobial – volatile oils inhibit bacteria and fungi Aromatic & ceremonial – prized for cleansing rituals and its long-lasting fragrance Silver foliage – drought-tolerant Mediterranean ornamental
Salvia microphylla – ‚Blackcurrant‘ Blackcurrant Sage
PT Sálvia Groselha Negra
DE Johannisbeer-Salbei
€4,00
✦ KEY PROPERTIES ✦
Intense blackcurrant scent – leaves are fragrant when touched Long flowering season – magenta blooms attract pollinators from summer to first frost Edible flowers & leaves – a good garnish for desserts and teas
Elettaria cardamomum Cardamom
PT Cardamomo
DE Kardamom
€4,00
✦ KEY PROPERTIES ✦
Culinary spice – aromatic seeds used in chai, pastries and curry Digestive – a traditional Ayurvedic remedy for bloating Tropical ornamental – broad leaves and unusual flower spikes
Aloe maculata Soap Aloe
PT Áloe Maculada
DE Gefleckte Aloe
€4,00
✦ KEY PROPERTIES ✦
Saponin-rich – can be used as a natural soap substitute and for minor wound care Spotted rosettes – an architectural plant for sunny borders Hardy succulent – tolerates light frost, more so than common aloe
Artemisia abrotanum Southernwood / Lad’s Love
PT Artemísia Abrotano
DE Eberraute
€4,00
✦KEY PROPERTIES ✦
Natural repellent – foliage is thought to deter moths and aphids Bitter tonic – traditionally used to stimulate digestion and appetite Aromatic grey-green shrub – a tidy addition to herb garden borders
Salvia rosmarinus (purple fl., upright & creeping) Rosemary – Purple Flower
PT Alecrim Flor Roxa
DE Rosmarin Violett Upright & creeping forms available
€3,00
✦KEY PROPERTIES ✦
Culinary staple – aromatic leaves used with roasts, bread and oils Studied for cognitive support – rosmarinic acid has been researched for memory and focus Drought-hardy and bee-friendly – flowers early and abundantly
Salvia rosmarinus Rosemary – White Flower
PT Alecrim Flor Branca
DE Rosmarin Weißblütig
€4,00
✦KEY PROPERTIES ✦
Elegant white blooms – a less common form for herb borders Same culinary and medicinal uses as common rosemary Evergreen structure – foliage and fragrance year-round
Thymus vulgaris – Thyme
PT Tomilho
DE Thymian
€2,50
✦KEY PROPERTIES ✦
Potent antiseptic – thymol is effective against bacteria and fungi Kitchen essential – a cornerstone of Mediterranean and French cooking Low groundcover – suits path edging; flowers are popular with bees
Lycium barbarum – Goji Berry
PT Goji / Lúcio
DE Goji-Beere
€4,00
✦KEY PROPERTIES ✦
Rich in antioxidants and polysaccharides Used as an adaptogenic tonic in Chinese medicine, associated with immunity and vitality Hardy fruiting shrub – easy to grow, drought-tolerant once established
Ballota hirsuta Hairy Horehound
PT Ballota Hirsuta
DE Wollige Ballote
€5,00
✦KEY PROPERTIES ✦
Silver, woolly foliage – a strongly drought- and heat-tolerant ornamental Related species have traditionally been used as an expectorant in cough remedies Architectural sub-shrub – adds textural contrast to Mediterranean planting
Cymbopogon citratus Lemongrass
PT Capim-Limão
DE Zitronengras
€3,00
✦KEY PROPERTIES ✦
Culinary cornerstone – essential in Thai, Vietnamese and other Southeast Asian cooking Antibacterial & antifungal – citral-rich oil is used in natural repellents Makes a refreshing herbal tea, traditionally used for digestion
Mentha × piperita ‚Orange‘ – Orange Mint
PT Hortelã Laranja
DE Orangen-Minze
€2,00
✦KEY PROPERTIES ✦
Distinctive citrus-mint aroma, similar to bergamot – good for teas and cocktails Vigorous groundcover – suits aromatic paths and containers Digestive herb – shares the classic properties of mint for gut comfort
Persicaria odorata – Vietnamese Coriander
PT Coentro Vietnamita
DE Vietnamesischer Koriander
€2,50
✦KEY PROPERTIES ✦
Intense coriander-lemon flavour – a common coriander substitute in Southeast Asia Leaf extracts have shown antibacterial effects in studies Heat-tolerant perennial – keeps producing where annual coriander would bolt
Salvia elegans – Pineapple Sage
PT Sálvia Ananás
DE Ananas-Salbei
€4,00
✦KEY PROPERTIES ✦
Pineapple-scented leaves – good in fruit salads and drinks Bright scarlet flowers in late season, attractive to hummingbirds Used as a mild calming remedy in Mexican folk medicine
Stachys byzantina – Lamb’s Ear
PT Orelha de Cordeiro
DE Woll-Ziest / Lammohr
€4,00
✦KEY PROPERTIES ✦ Ultra-soft, velvety silver foliage with a distinctive texture Historically used as a natural wound dressing, thanks to its astringent properties Very drought-tolerant – a reliable edging plant for poor, sunny soil
Humulus lupulus – Brewer’s Hops
PT Lúpulo
DE Hopfen
€4,00
✦KEY PROPERTIES ✦
Essential in brewing – female flowers (strobiles) provide bitterness and act as a preservative Contains humulone and lupulone, associated with mild sedative effects Vigorous ornamental climber – can cover a pergola within a single growing season
Artemisia vulgaris – Mugwort
PT Artemísia Vulgar / Erva de São João
DE Gewöhnlicher Beifuß
€3,00
✦KEY PROPERTIES ✦
A traditional bitter, used to stimulate bile production and in moxibustion therapy Aromatic culinary herb – a traditional stuffing herb for fatty meats in Europe Supports local wildlife as a larval host plant for several moth species
Origanum syriacum Zaatar – Syrian Oregano
PT Zaatar / Orégão Sírio
DE Za’atar / Syrischer Oregano
€6,00
✦KEY PROPERTIES ✦ The base herb for za’atar spice blends – a Middle Eastern culinary staple with a richer flavour than common oregano High carvacrol content – one of the more potent natural antimicrobial herbs Long valued in Levantine tradition, particularly for respiratory health
Satureja montana ‚Alba‘ – White-Leaved Savory
PT Segurelha Branca
DE Weiße Berg-Bohnenkraut
€4,00
✦KEY PROPERTIES ✦ Peppery culinary herb – a classic companion to beans in European cooking High thymol content – strong antiseptic and antifungal properties Ornamental white foliage – suits rock gardens
Artemisia absinthium Wormwood / Absinthe
PT Absinto / Losna
DE Wermut / Echter Absinth
€5,00
✦KEY PROPERTIES ✦ A legendary bitter tonic and source of thujone, historically used in absinthe and vermouth Traditionally used as a potent antiparasitic, to expel intestinal worms Deeply cut, silver foliage makes a bold architectural statement in the garden
Tanacetum parthenium – Feverfew
PT Matricária / Artemísia das Boticas
DE Mutterkraut / Fieberkraut
€5,00
✦KEY PROPERTIES ✦
Traditional migraine remedy – parthenolide has been shown in studies to reduce migraine frequency Anti-inflammatory – inhibits prostaglandin synthesis and platelet aggregation Cheerful daisy-like flowers, blooming profusely through summer
Origanum spp. (various varieties) – Oregano – Mixed Varieties
PT Orégão – Variedades Mistas
DE Oregano – Verschiedene Sorten
(Various varieties available)
€3,00
✦KEY PROPERTIES ✦
A culinary essential in Italian, Greek and Turkish cooking Rich in antioxidants – carvacrol and thymol offer strong antimicrobial protection A good bee plant – dense flowers attract bees and butterflies
Fagopyrum dibotrys – Perennial Buckwheat
PT Trigo-Sarraceno Perene
DE Mehrjähriger Buchweizen
€4,00
✦KEY PROPERTIES ✦ Rutin-rich – associated with capillary health and circulation An exceptional pollinator plant – tiny white flowers bloom for months Fast-growing groundcover – helps suppress weeds and enrich the soil
Gynostemma pentaphyllum – Jiaogulan
PT Jiaogulan / Erva da Imortalidade
DE Jiaogulan / Unsterblichkeitskraut
€4,00
✦KEY PROPERTIES ✦
An adaptogenic herb, containing gypenosides associated with stress resilience and immune support Some research suggests benefits for cholesterol and blood pressure Makes a caffeine-free tea with a refreshing, cucumber-like flavour
Rubus fruticosus (thornless) – Thornless Blackberry
PT Amora Sem Espinhos
DE Stachellose Brombeere
€5,00
✦KEY PROPERTIES ✦
Prolific fruiting – large, sweet berries without the difficulty of thorns Rich in anthocyanins – dark fruit with high antioxidant value Good for wildlife – flowers for pollinators, fruit for birds
Symphytum × uplandicum – Russian Comfrey
PT Confrei Russo
DE Russischer Beinwell
€4,00
✦KEY PROPERTIES ✦ Leaves are one of the highest plant sources of potassium – useful for a liquid feed Contains allantoin, traditionally used topically to support wound healing Deep roots draw up minerals from the subsoil that shallow-rooted plants can’t reach
Trees
Platanus x acerifolia – London Plane / Maple-Leaf Plane
PT Plátano de Folha de Bordo
DE Ahornblättrige Platane
Seedling: €2,00
Tree:
✦KEY PROPERTIES ✦
Thick, flaking bark offers some protection against surface fires Grows quickly on degraded soil and helps cover burned ground within a few seasons Large leaves add a good amount of organic matter to the soil as they break down
Hesperocyparis lusitanica Mexican Cypress / Montgomery Cedar
PT Cedro-do-Buçaco / Cipreste Mexicano
DE Portugiesische Zeder
Seedling: €2,00
Tree:
✦ KEY PROPERTIES ✦
Handles dry Mediterranean summers reasonably well once established Planted in rows or screens, can help slow wind-driven fire spread Establishes on poor, nutrient-depleted post-fire soil
Celtis australis – European Hackberry / Nettle Tree
PT Lodão-Bastardo
DE Südlicher Zürgelbaum
Seedling: €2,00
Tree: €6,00
✦KEY PROPERTIES ✦
One of the more drought-tolerant trees for hot Mediterranean summers Berries are eaten by birds, which helps spread seed through an area Deep roots help hold soil in place on burned slopes
Acer platanoides – Norway Maple
PT Bordo-da-Noruega / Ácer-da-Noruega
DE Spitzahorn
Seedling: €2,00
Tree: €6,00
✦ KEY PROPERTIES ✦
Copes well with cold winters and hard frost Dense foliage provides shade and adds organic matter to poor soil over time Tolerates the more acidic soils sometimes left behind after fire
Paulownia elongata – Empress Tree
PT Paulónia / Árvore-Imperatriz
DE Blauglockenbaum
Seedling: €2,00
Tree:
✦KEY PROPERTIES ✦
Grows fast, often over a metre a year in good conditions Can resprout from the roots after fire, reducing the need to replant Large leaves break down quickly and add nitrogen to the soil
Sequoia sempervirens – Coast Redwood
PT Sequoia Costeira / Sequoia Vermelha
DE Küsten-Mammutbaum
Seedling: €8,00
Tree: €20,00
✦KEY PROPERTIES ✦
Thick bark gives some natural resistance to fire Can resprout from the base after a fire, which is unusual among conifers Stores a substantial amount of carbon over its long lifespan
Sequoiadendron giganteum – Giant Redwood / Giant Sequoia
PT Sequoia Gigante
DE Riesenmammutbaum
Seedling:
Tree: €20,00
✦KEY PROPERTIES ✦
Very thick bark makes it one of the more fire-tolerant conifers Cones can release seed after heat exposure, aiding natural regeneration Grows into a very large, long-lived tree, though slowly in its early years
Ceratonia siliqua – Carob
PT Alfarrobeira
DE Johannisbrotbaum
Seedling:
Tree: €12,00
✦KEY PROPERTIES ✦
Copes well with drought and occasional surface fire Pods are useful as animal feed and remain productive even in dry years Helps rebuild nutrient levels in depleted soil over time
Cercis siliquastrum – Judas Tree
PT Olaia / Árvore-de-Judas
DE Judasbaum
Seedling:
Tree: €10,00
✦KEY PROPERTIES ✦ Fixes nitrogen, which helps enrich poorer soils Fairly drought-tolerant once established Flowers in early spring, before the leaves appear
Catalpa bignonioides – Southern Catalpa / Bean Tree PT Catalpa / Árvore-dos-Feijoeiros
DE Trompetenbaum
Seedling: €2,00
Tree: €6,00
✦KEY PROPERTIES ✦
Tolerates wet soil and occasional winter flooding Broad leaves provide useful shade in summer Grows at a reasonable pace even on lower-fertility soil
Platycladus orientalis Oriental Arborvitae
PT Tuia Oriental / Biota
DE Orientalische Thuje
Seedling: €2,00
Tree:
✦ KEY PROPERTIES ✦
Handles heat and drought well Tolerates wind and frost without losing its shape Useful for stabilising sloped or eroded ground
Acer palmatum – Japanese Maple
PT Ácer Japonês / Bordo Japonês
DE Japanischer Ahorn
Seedling:
Tree: €15,00
✦KEY PROPERTIES ✦
Copes well with cold winters and hard frost Grown mainly for its autumn colour and ornamental value Adapts to poorer, more acidic soils
Leucaena leucocephala – Lead Tree / White Leadtree PT Leucena / Árvore-Chumbo
DE Silberköpfiger Leucaenstrauch
Seedling: €8,00
Tree:
✦KEY PROPERTIES ✦
Fixes nitrogen efficiently, helping restore depleted soil Grows quickly in hot, dry conditions Produces a lot of leaf biomass, useful as mulch or fodder
Wisteria sinensis – Wisteria
PT Glicínia
DE Chinesischer Blauregen
Seedling: €6,00
Tree:
✦KEY PROPERTIES ✦
Fixes nitrogen through bacteria in its root nodules A vigorous climber that can cover slopes or structures fairly quickly Produces fragrant flowers in spring
Koelreuteria paniculata – Golden Rain Tree
PT Árvore-da-Chuva-de-Ouro / Koelreuteria
DE Blasenesche / Lampionbaum
Seedling: €10,00
Tree:
✦KEY PROPERTIES ✦
Handles drought and heat well once established Tolerates alkaline and lower-quality soils Produces yellow flowers in summer, followed by ornamental seed pods
Melia azedarach Persian Lilac / Chinaberry
PT Cinamomo / Lilás-da-Pérsia
DE Paternosterbaum / Persischer Flieder
Seedling: €8,00
Tree:
✦ KEY PROPERTIES ✦
Tolerant of heat and drought Grows quickly, even on poor soil Leaves and fruit contain natural compounds with mild insect-repelling properties
Parthenocissus tricuspidata – Boston Ivy
PT Hera-de-Boston / Partenocisso
DE Dreilappige Jungfernrebe
Seedling: €3,00
Tree:
✦KEY PROPERTIES ✦
Covers walls and bare ground fairly quickly Tolerates poor soil conditions Foliage turns red in autumn
Amorpha fruticosa – False Indigo Bush
PT Índigo Falso / Amorfa
DE Falsche Indigopflanze
Seedling: €3,00
Tree:
✦ KEY PROPERTIES ✦
Fixes nitrogen, helping restore degraded soil Useful along riverbanks and slopes prone to erosion Tolerates both periodic flooding and dry spells
Fagus sylvatica – European Beech
PT Faia / Faia-Europeia
DE Rotbuche
Seedling: €6,00
Tree:
✦KEY PROPERTIES ✦
Leaf litter builds up humus over time, gradually improving soil quality Very cold-hardy, tolerates snow and frost well Supports a wide range of insect and bird species
Cupressus sempervirens – Mediterranean Cypress
PT Cipreste Mediterrânico / Cipreste Comum
DE Mittelmeer-Zypresse
Seedling: €8,00
Tree:
✦KEY PROPERTIES✦
Tolerates drought, wind, and cold reasonably well once established Often planted in rows as a windbreak Its dense, columnar form provides shelter for birds
Acca sellowiana – Feijoa / Pineapple Guava
PT Goiabeira-Serrana / Feijoa
DE Brasilianische Guave / Feijoa
Seedling: €8,00
Tree: €6,00
✦KEY PROPERTIES ✦
Tolerates drought and light frost Produces edible fruit, even in drier years Flowers attract pollinators and are edible themselves
Cedrus atlantica – Atlas Cedar
PT Cedro-do-Atlas / Cedro Atlântico
DE Atlas-Zeder
Seedling: €15,00
Tree:
✦KEY PROPERTIES ✦
Well adapted to dry conditions, originally from the Atlas Mountains Wood is naturally resistant to rot and insects Tolerates cold and can grow at higher altitudes
Arbutus unedo – Strawberry Tree / Medronheiro
PT Medronheiro
DE Erdbeerbaum
Seedling: €6,00
Tree:
✦KEY PROPERTIES ✦
Can resprout from the roots after fire Berries are used to make the traditional medronho spirit Stays green year-round, which can help reduce fire risk locally
Fraxinus excelsior – European Ash
PT Freixo Europeu / Freixo
DE Gemeine Esche
Seedling: €6,00
Tree:
✦ KEY PROPERTIES ✦
Grows well on damp soil near streams Supports a large number of insect species Produces useful, workable timber
Betula pendula – Silver Birch
PT Bétula / Vidoeiro-Prateado
DE Hängebirke / Sandbirke
Seedling: €6,00
Tree:
✦KEY PROPERTIES✦
One of the first trees to naturally establish on burned or disturbed ground Roots help break up compacted soil Tolerant of frost and acidic soil
Aesculus hippocastanum – Horse Chestnut
PT Castanheiro-da-Índia / Castanha da Índia
DE Rosskastanie
Seedling: €6,00
Tree:
✦KEY PROPERTIES ✦
Tolerates very cold winters Dense shade helps suppress weeds underneath Produces large seeds eaten by wild boar and other wildlife
uglans regia – European Walnut
PT Nogueira Europeia / Nogueira
DE Echte Walnuss
Seedling: €6,00
Tree:
✦KEY PROPERTIES✦
Nuts have commercial value, making it a productive reforestation choice Roots release compounds that tend to limit some competing plants nearby Tolerates cold and heavier clay soils
Casuarina equisetifolia – Casuarina / Horsetail Tree
PT Casuarina / Cavalinha-Arbórea
DE Australische Keulenbinse
Seedling: €12,00
Tree:
✦ KEY PROPERTIES ✦
Tolerates drought and coastal wind well Fixes nitrogen, gradually improving sandy or degraded soil Grows quickly on poor, sandy ground
Araucaria cunninghamii – Hoop Pine / Australian Monkey Puzzle
PT Pinheiro-Araucária / Araucária Australiana
DE Australische Araukarie
Seedling: €12,00
Tree:
✦KEY PROPERTIES✦
Produces valuable timber Tolerates poor, acidic soils Grows into a tall, distinctive shape over time
Acer tataricum – Tartarian Maple
PT Ácer Tártaro / Bordo Tártaro
DE Tatarischer Ahorn
Seedling: €8,00
Tree:
✦KEY PROPERTIES✦
Fairly drought-tolerant for a maple Handles cold winters well Compact size suits smaller or degraded plots
Camellia japonica Japanese Camellia
PT Camélia Japonesa / Camélia
DE Japanische Kamelie
Seedling: €10,00
Tree:
✦KEY PROPERTIES✦
Flowers in winter, when little else is in bloom Tolerates acidic soil Forms a useful shrub layer in the understorey
Quercus ilex – Holm Oak / Evergreen Oak
PT Azinheira / Carrasqueiro
DE Steineiche / Immergrüne Eiche
Seedling: €6,00
Tree:
✦KEY PROPERTIES✦
Can resprout from the roots after fire Well suited to hot, dry summers Acorns feed wildlife, and mature stands can support truffle cultivation
Liquidambar styraciflua – Sweetgum / Liquidambar
PT Liquidâmbar
DE Amerikanischer Amberbaum
Seedling: €6,00
Tree:
✦KEY PROPERTIES✦
Known mainly for its autumn colour, largely an ornamental choice Tolerates damp winter soil Deep taproot helps anchor soil on slopes
Pinus pinea Stone Pine / Umbrella Pine
PT Pinheiro-Manso
DE Pinie / Schirmkiefer
Seedling: €4,00
Tree: €10,00
✦KEY PROPERTIES✦
Broad canopy provides useful shade once mature Thick bark gives some resistance to surface fire Produces edible pine nuts, though it takes years to reach production
Quercus suber – Cork Oak
PT Sobreiro
DE Korkeiche
Seedling: €3,00
Tree:
✦KEY PROPERTIES✦ Bark regenerates after harvesting and offers some fire resistance Deep roots suit dry, poor soil Long-lived, and typical of the traditional montado landscape
Corylus avellana – Common Hazel / Hazelnut
PT Aveleira
DE Haselnuss
Seedling: €4,00
Tree:
✦KEY PROPERTIES✦
Establishes fairly quickly as an understorey shrub Tolerates cold winters Produces nuts, useful for both wildlife and harvest
Prunus lusitanica – Portuguese Laurel
PT Aderno / Loureiro-Português
DE Portugiesischer Kirschlorbeer
Seedling: €5,00
Tree:
✦KEY PROPERTIES ✦
Evergreen, keeps some green cover through the dry season Tolerates drought once established Flowers in spring and attracts pollinators
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana – Lawson Cypress / Oregon Cedar
PT Cipreste-de-Lawson
DE Lawson-Scheinzypresse
Seedling: €6,00
Tree:
✦KEY PROPERTIES✦
Dense, upright form, useful as a windbreak Tolerates cold winters Timber is durable and fairly resistant to rot
Cornus mas Cornelian Cherry
PT Corniso / Cornizo
DE Kornelkirsche
Seedling: €5,00
Tree:
✦KEY PROPERTIES✦
Tolerates both drought and cold reasonably well Flowers early in spring, ahead of many other trees Produces edible fruit, often used for preserves
Salix viminalis – Common Osier / Basket Willow
PT Vime / Salgueiro-das-Vimeiras
DE Korbweide
Seedling: €3,00
Tree:
✦KEY PROPERTIES✦
Grows quickly and roots easily from cuttings Tolerates waterlogged soil in winter Traditionally used for basket weaving
Albizia julibrissin – Persian Silk Tree / Albizia
PT Acácia-de-Constantinopla / Albízia
DE Seidenbaum
Seedling: €6,00
Tree:
✦KEY PROPERTIES ✦
Fixes nitrogen, helping enrich poor soil Grows quickly in hot conditions Produces pink, feathery flowers in summer
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