What to plant next to Rue
The neighbours on this page are sorted by what the evidence shows: a proven benefit, good with a condition, simply compatible, or to keep apart. Each group says why, and the sources are listed at the end of the page.
Compatible
Apple tree
Pear tree
Plum tree
Cherry tree
Sour cherry tree
Apricot tree
Peach tree
Quince tree
Walnut tree
Hazelnut tree
Almond tree
Fig tree
Olive tree
Lemon tree
Orange tree
Pomegranate tree
Persimmon tree
Mulberry tree
Nectarine tree
Sweet chestnut tree
Mandarin tree
Clementine tree
Grapefruit tree
Lime tree
Pomelo tree
Kumquat tree
Medlar tree
Loquat tree
Pistachio tree
They grow together without a known conflict, but the benefits traditionally claimed for these pairings are not proven.
Why it helps
Mixing crops in the same bed spreads the risk: pests find their target harder, the soil is used at different depths and flowers bring in the insects that pollinate and hunt aphids.
| Spacing in the row | 45 cm (18 in) |
|---|---|
| In a 30 cm (1 ft) square | 1 plant per 2 squares |
| Crop rotation group | Herbs, flowers and perennials |
| Sow outdoors | Apr–May |
| Harvest | Jun–Sep |
Rue: spacing, plants per square and companions →
Plan it in the garden
The planner warns you when two crops with a documented shared risk, such as tomatoes and potatoes, end up next to each other, so you can fix the layout before planting.
Start Planning Your GardenSources
The class of each neighbour on this page rests on these sources.
- The Myth of Companion Plantings (L. Chalker-Scott) — Washington State University Extension for: compatible; checked 2026-10-28