BLOSSOMING v. 2.0 xfrogplants. 02. Kousa Dogwood. ( Cornus kousa ). Tree,
deciduous broadleaf Shape: broad columnar. Origin : Japan, China, Korea.
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01.
Judas Tree
BLOSSOMING
( Cercis siliquastrum )
Tree/Shrub, deciduous broadleaf Shape : Broad spreading Origin : Whole Mediterranean area Environment : Forests, on calcareous soils, up to 400 m. Climate : Warm, mild, temperate Bloom : April Notes :
Here shown in it’s gorgeous springtime bloom, the Judas tree is often found in urban parks and gardens. The legend says that Judah hanged himself to this tree after having betrayed Jesus Christ, and the popular belief indicate this as the reason why the blossoms are of a blood-like colour. Also known as Redbud.
Adult 10.5 m
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Medium 6.5 m
Young 4.5 m
01. Judas Tree ( Cercis siliquastrum )
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Kousa Dogwood
BLOSSOMING
( Cornus kousa )
Tree, deciduous broadleaf Shape : Broad columnar Origin : Japan, China, Korea Environment : Mountain forests Climate : Mild, temperate, cool Bloom : June Notes :
Also known as Japanese Dogwood, this tree is a popular choice for parks and gardens because of the elegantshaped and visible white bracts that surround it’s flowers. The fruits are red, small and clustered, with a consistent flesh similar to that of strawberries; they are edible.
Adult 15 m
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Medium 9.5 m
Young 4.5 m
02. Kousa Dogwood ( Cornus kousa )
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Golden Chain
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( Laburnum anagyroides )
Tree/Shrub, deciduous broadleaf Shape : broad spreading Origin : Central and Southern Europe Environment : open broadleaf forests, from sea level to 800 m. Climate : mild Bloom : May Notes :
The Golden Chain needs sunny places, and although it likes calcareous soils better, it can also grow on acidic soils. The wood is very much valued and is used for handicraft works. The Golden Chain can be found in cities because of the gorgeous blooming, but it is not planted often since it is poisonous in all of it’s parts, including the flowers.
Adult 6m
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Medium 4.5 m
Young 3m
03. Golden Chain ( Laburnum anagyroides )
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Crape Myrtle
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( Lagerstroemia indica )
Shrub/Tree, deciduous broadleaf Shape : Shrubby, broad spreading Origin : West Asia (China, Japan) Environment : Open, sunny places Climate : Mild, warm Bloom : July - October Notes :
The Crape Myrtle is a very decorative shrub or small tree, because of the Summer blooming and thanks to the leaves that turn orange and red in the late Autumn. It grows on deep, fertile soils. It does not stand deep frost and cold.
Adult 7m
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Medium 4m
04. Crape Myrtle ( Lagerstroemia indica )
Young 2.5 m
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Southern Magnolia
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( Magnolia grandiflora )
Tree, evergreen broadleaf Shape : Broad conical Origin : Southeast of USA, Mexico (gulf area) Environment : On river sides and humid places of coastal plains Climate : Warm, mild Bloom : June-July Notes :
The Southern Magnolia (Mississippi State tree) grows very slowly, on deep, fertile neutral or acidic soils. It is frost-intolerant. It starts blooming only at 20 years of age. The long-lasting, big Summer blossoms made it one of the most appreciated decorative trees all over the world (where climate allows).
Adult 15 m
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Medium 10 m
05. Southern Magnolia ( Magnolia grandiflora )
Young 4m
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Saucer Magnolia
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( Magnolia x soulangeana )
Tree, deciduous broadleaf Shape : Broad spreading Origin : Garden cultivar Environment : Cultivations and gardens Climate : Mild Bloom : March - April Notes :
This tree is a hybrid of two Asian Magnolia species. It has deciduous leaves and the flowers appear in Spring, before, or together with, the first leaves. Originally with white tepals, a very popular cultivar has been also produced with a purple blush at the base which fades into white.
Adult 9m
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Medium 5m Young 3m
06. Saucer Magnolia ( Magnolia x soulangeana )
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07.
Apple Tree
BLOSSOMING
( Malus domestica )
Tree, deciduous broadleaf Shape : Broad spreading Origin : Garden variety of the native European tree (Malus sylvestris) Environment : Forests and thickets, up to 1.200 m. Climate : Temperate, cool Bloom : April - May Notes :
The Common (Garden) Apple tree is a garden species derived from the Wild Apple (Malus sylvestris), a tree that can still be found in the wild in the forests of Central-Southern Europe. The most visible difference between the species is the absence, in the Garden Apple tree, of the small thorns that are present on the branches of the Wild Apple.
Adult 10 m
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Young 4.5 m
Medium 6.5 m
07. Apple Tree ( Malus domestica )
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Japanese Crab Apple
BLOSSOMING
( Malus floribunda )
Tree, deciduous broadleaf Shape : broad spreading Origin : garden cultivar Environment : cultivations and gardens Climate : Mild Bloom : April - May Notes :
The Japanese Crab Apple is a garden cultivar whose origin details are unknown except for the country (Japan). It is a favourite for urban decoration throughout the world because of it’s spectacular and abundant springtime blossoming.
Adult 7.5 m
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Young 3m
Medium 5m
08. Japanese Crab Apple ( Malus floribunda )
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Oleander
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( Nerium oleander )
Tree/Shrub, evergreen broadleaf Shape : Broad spreading Origin : Central Mediterranean (Southern Italy, Greece) Environment : Near waters (rivers, sea coasts) Climate : Warm and dry, needs water at the roots Bloom : June - September Notes :
The undisputed protagonist of the Mediterranean landscape along the rivers, with it’s spectacular pink or white blooming that lasts all summer, the Oleander can also be found next to the sea, because it is salt-resistant. On the other hand, it is frost-intolerant. All of it’s parts are extremely poisonous for the heart of men and animals: even a single leaf can be lethal, if eaten.
Adult 9m
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Medium 4m
Young 2m
09. Oleander ( Nerium oleander )
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Apricot Tree
BLOSSOMING
( Prunus armeniaca )
Tree, deciduous broadleaf Shape : Broad spreading Origin : China Environment : Hillside thickets Climate : Mild, warm Bloom : March-April Notes :
The Apricot tree, more than the Cherry or Plum, needs a relatively warm climate to grow. It suffers from late frost, especially if it happens during the blossoming period. Like the other species in the Prunus family, the Apricot tree, too, can be attacked by many parasites and diseases.
Adult 9m
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Medium 6m Young 5m
10. Apricot Tree ( Prunus armeniaca )
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Sweet Cherry Tree
BLOSSOMING
( Prunus avium )
Tree, deciduous broadleaf Shape : Broad columnar Origin : Europe, West Asia Environment : Forests, hedge rows, river sides, from sea level to 1,500 m. Climate : Temperate, cool Bloom : April - May Notes :
The Sweet Cherry is a tree that adapts well to most soils. It can stand well the cold and frost, and because of this, it can also grow on the mountains. It is a very appreciated tree not only because of the delicious fruits, but also because of the excellent quality of the wood, highly prized for furniture and musical instruments.
Adult 20 m
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Medium 11.5 m Young 6m
11. Sweet Cherry Tree ( Prunus avium )
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Pissardii Cherry Plum
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( Prunus cerasifera var. Pissardii )
Tree, deciduous broadleaf Shape : Broad spreading Origin : Garden variety of the Cherry Plum (Southeast of Europe) Environment : Woods, hedge rows, in sunny places Climate : Mild, warm Bloom : March-April Notes :
The Pissardii Cherry Plum (also known as Pissardii Myrobalan) has purplecoloured leaves. It is commonly found in cities because of the decorative colour and because it stands pruning very well (and for this reason it is even used for hedges). This variety has pink blossom (while the original Cherry Plum has white). It adapts to most soils.
Adult 34.5 m
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Medium 5m
12. Pissardii Cherry Plum ( Prunus cerasifera var. Pissardii )
Young 3.5 m
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13.
Sour Cherry
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( Prunus cerasus )
Tree, deciduous broadleaf Shape : Broad spreading Origin : Probably a garden variety of the Sweet Cherry Environment : Forests, hedge rows, glades, from sea level to 1,200 m. Climate : Mild Bloom : April - May Notes :
Also know as Wild Cherry or Mazzard, the Sour Cherry is diffused as wild species over Central and Southern Europe, but it is probably of garden origin. Compared to it’s most likely parent (the Sweet Cherry), it has sour fruits of a lighter and brighter red. Because of the sour taste, it’s fruits are more commonly used to produce syrups and liquors than eaten.
Adult 10 m
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Medium 6m
Young 4m
13. Sour Cherry ( Prunus cerasus )
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Plum Tree
BLOSSOMING
( Prunus domestica )
Tree, deciduous broadleaf Shape : Broad spreading Origin : A garden hybrid of two European species Environment : Cultivations and gardens Climate : Mild Bloom : March - April Notes :
The Plum Tree is almost certainly a hybrid of Cherry Plum (Prunus cerasifera) and Sloe (Prunus spinosa). It was created to produce the delicious fruits we know, and for this reason, it is widely cultivated both industrially and rurally, and also in home gardens. Two subspecies of Plum Tree are common, one with violet fruits, another with dark yellow fruits.
Adult 10 m
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Medium 7m
14. Plum Tree ( Prunus domestica )
Young 4.5 m
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Almond Tree
BLOSSOMING
( Prunus dulcis )
Tree, deciduous broadleaf Shape : Broad spreading Origin : Mediterranean (Northern Africa, Western Asia) Environment : Dry slopes and scrubs, in full sunlight Climate : Warm Bloom : February - March Notes :
The Almond Tree is the earliest of all Pruni to bloom. It does in February-March, but if the winter is warm, it can also exceptionally bloom in January. It grows only in sunny places and in warm regions, where it can be safe from freezing cold. The fruits are widely appreciated in the kitchen, especially for sweets.
Adult 8m
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Medium 4.5 m
15. Almond Tree ( Prunus dulcis )
Young 3m
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Peach Tree
BLOSSOMING
( Prunus persica )
Tree, deciduous broadleaf Shape : Broad spreading Origin : China Environment : Forests, from sea level to 600 m. Climate : Mild Bloom : April Notes :
Imported in the Mediterranean region from Persia (hence the Latin name) way back in the 4th century B.C., the Peach is really of Chinese origin. It is widely cultivated because of the delicious fruits, but it’s delicate pink flowers are also appreciated for decoration. The small size makes it perfect for home gardens decoration.
Adult 7m
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Medium 5m
Young 3.5 m
16. Peach Tree ( Prunus persica )
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Kanzan Cherry
BLOSSOMING
( Prunus serrulata var. Kanzan )
Tree, deciduous broadleaf Shape : Broad spreading Origin : Japan Environment : Hills and mountains Climate : Temperate Bloom : April - May Notes :
It is probable that the Kanzan cherry is a garden hybrid of two popular Japanese wild cherries, Hill Cherry and Oshima Cherry. Kanzan is surely the most appreciated species for urban decoration, thanks to the spectacular blooming. Several cultivars of it exist, with varied blossoms.
Adult 10.5 m
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Medium 6.5 m
17. Kanzan Cherry ( Prunus serrulata var. Kanzan )
Young 3.5 m
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Weeping Higan Cherry
BLOSSOMING
( Prunus subhirtella var. Pendula )
Tree, deciduous broadleaf Shape : Broad weeping Origin : Japan Environment : Mixed forests with other Prunus species Climate : Temperate Bloom : March - April Notes :
A natural hybrid, the Weeping Higan cherry is a very popular choice all over the world for garden and park decoration, because of the shape and of the gorgeous blooming. A variety of it exists, called “Autumnalis”, whose blooming takes place in late Autumn (NovemberDecember).
Adult 7.5 m
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Medium 4m
Young 3m
18. Weeping Higan Cherry ( Prunus subhirtella var. Pendula )
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Yoshino Cherry
BLOSSOMING
( Prunus x yedoensis )
Tree, deciduous broadleaf Shape : Broad spreading Origin : Japan Environment : Mixed forests with other Prunus species Climate : Temperate Bloom : March - April Notes :
The Yoshino Cherry has probably an ancient garden origin. The white blossoms (but subspecies exist with different colours) have an intense scent and appear at early Spring. The fruits are very sour and usually not eaten: the Yoshino Cherry is in fact mostly used for garden decoration.
Adult 10 m
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Medium 6m
19. Yoshino Cherry ( Prunus x yedoensis )
Young 4m
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Pear Tree
BLOSSOMING
( Pyrus communis )
Tree, deciduous broadleaf Shape : Broad spreading Origin : Garden variety of the Wild Pear (European) Environment : Cultivations and gardens Climate : Temperate Bloom : April-May Notes :
The common Pear tree is a garden variety of the Wild Pear, an European and Asian tree that is diffused in the native areas where broadleaf woods grow on humid, fertile soil. The pronounced vertical growth (when growing free) makes it easily recognizable. The white flowers have a slightly Bigger diameter than most other Rosaceae.
Adult 15 m
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Medium 7.5 m
Young 4.5 m
20. Pear Tree ( Pyrus communis )
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