Welcome to an exploration of flowers that start with the letter “C”. This list covers a fabulous range of blooms, from the classic Carnation to the striking Calla Lily.
21.08.2024 - 14:30 / balconygardenweb.com / Editorial Team
We like it when anything and everything around us reminds us to rush to the garden and love up the flora in our space—even letters of the alphabet! Today, we’re focusing on trees that start with the letter R.
Whether you’re planning your next garden addition or are simply curious, this list will surely inspire you to step out and awaken the gardener in you!
Botanical Name: Samanea saman
Also known as the 5’o clock tree, the leaves of this wide-canopied tropical tree fold up before a downpour or late in the evening. Native to Central and South America, it belongs to the pea family and produces leathery pink flowers and edible pulpy fruits that taste a bit like lemons.
Reaching heights of up to 80 feet, its umbrella-shaped crown provides ample shade and is often used in landscaping in USDA Zones 9-11.
Botanical Name: Acer rubrum
Red Maple is a deciduous tree adored for its color-changing foliage. This tree flourishes in high altitudes as well as swamps and lowlands in the northeastern parts of the US. As fall approaches, you’ll find its serrated leaves turn a shade of deep pink to red.
It tolerates a wide range of soil types, including different textures, moisture levels, and pH.
Botanical Name: Betula nigra
Almost all parts of this tree are quite intriguing! One of the most disease-resistant birches, this deciduous tree native to Missouri can grow up to 70 feet! Sporting bright yellow foliage and golden flowers, it tolerates heavy clay soil and full sun to part shade.
While highly adaptable, this tree does love moist conditions and can be commonly spotted near river beds.
Botanical Name: Cercis Canadensis
Next on our list of trees that start with R is another native to the eastern parts of North America—the redbud. Although smaller
Welcome to an exploration of flowers that start with the letter “C”. This list covers a fabulous range of blooms, from the classic Carnation to the striking Calla Lily.
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