In order to save water and avoid wasting it in our gardens, it is recommended that we use native plants or xerophytes that are resistant to drought and high temperatures. These plants are characterised by their ability to adapt to the extreme Mediterranean climate, as they employ highly efficient mechanisms to reduce water loss – such as using small leaves to minimise transpiration or developing deep roots to access natural water reserves.
Some of these shrubs and trees are:
· Salvia Rosmarinus (rosmary)
· Olea Europaea sylvestris (wild olive tree)
· Hypericum balearicum (estepa Joana ) balearic endemism
· Santolina chamaecyparisus (chamomile)
· Cistus monspeliensis (rockrose)
· Myrtus communis (myrtle)
· Chamaerops humilis (palm heart)
· Arbutus unedo (strawberry tree)
· Pistacia lentiscus (mastic tree)
· Punica granatum (pomegranate tree)
· Celtis australis (almez tree)
· Rhamnus alternus (aladierno)
