Plants of Sicily

[Jeff Hillman]

Hi, I am working on a project and my client wants a very Sicilian themed landscape. Does anyone know of any plants that are either native to Sicily or very similar to plants found there? I’m having a lot of trouble determining which plants would give the landscape a Sicilian feel. The project I’m working on is in USDA zone 9a-10a. Thank you for your help!

[Trace One]

Greece is all oregano..Is sicily the same? Just curious…

[Maureen Smith]

Maybe you don’t have to be so exact with the same plant material, but creating the essence of an italian landscape would work. Dark greens of the Italian Cypress and silvery, greens will evoke an italian landscape. Ilex comes to mind. I am thinking of the Nappa valley for inspiration. Google photos from there and match up local plant material to create the same look. Your project sounds exciting. Best of luck with it.

[Les Ballard]

Again – I replied to Morroccan discussion – look at sicilian cooking and influences. Sicily was inhabited by folk from all over the med and this influence is retained in sicilian cooking. Dont forget researching fruit and wine/liquers. There is a Sicilian TV series with Jamie Oliver you can watch if u google it where he goes through market and cooks with all local stuff. It is like a travelogue too.

Luv n Lite

Les Ballard

PS Dont forget those who cook outdoors and burn wood want certain kinds of wood.thast are indiginous. Finally, an e-mail to an embassy may get you more suggestions.

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