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Trees of Corfu....

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Here are some of the trees on Corfu besides Olive trees.

Beautiful purple flowers….

The flowers on this tree smell soooo nice.

A man told me this is a wild…..I can’t remember what nut he said now!

A nice size bougainvillea

Pretty leaves

The flowers of this tree are white pea like, my mobile doesn’t have zoom so…..

The base of a tree with the purple flowers.

One of the many alleys, known as the traditional “kadounia” There are soooo many in Corfu town.

“The Liston”

Palm tree in one of the parks

One of the water features in the park

I had a great time taking the pictures I hope you enjoy looking at them.

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Really did enjoy looking at your lovely pics, made me yearn for another visit to the Greek Islands and remind me of my dream to live out my days growing olives and making cheese....Ahhhh x

29 May, 2012

 

lovely pictures, thank you alex, what beautiful plants you have there

29 May, 2012

 

Some really lovely pictures, love the alley and the tree with the purple flowers.....

29 May, 2012

 

Looks really lovely there! That could go on my list of 'places to visit.'

30 May, 2012

 

beautiful Alex - especially the 4th and 6th pictures - and the Liston is superb

30 May, 2012

 

Thanks Dido, my dream...... sitting with my hubby in my finished garded ejoying my coffee and the view.......(my kids and grandkids all playing together).

30 May, 2012

 

Thanks Sticki, I had so much fun trying to take these pictures without my daughters hands, face or sunglasses in the picture...(I have a lot of those and a lot of people giggling). ;o))))))

30 May, 2012

 

Thanks Dd, I really like the tree with the purple flowers .....

30 May, 2012

 

Thanks Nariz, I really enjoy Corfu Town!

30 May, 2012

 

Thanks Paul, "The Liston" is superb....reminds me a little of NYC....always something happening.

30 May, 2012

 

that's a lovely blog Alex, i do like tree's and you have some lovely ones there, wonderful :-)

30 May, 2012

 

All lovely Alex...that purple tree and the bougainvillea are spectacular!
...and I wouldn't mind sitting in that little alley, enjoying a nice dinner as the sun goes down...

30 May, 2012

 

Fantastic view and amazing flower tree, i really love this blog:-)))

30 May, 2012

 

Thank you Junna...glad you like the blog. ;o)

30 May, 2012

 

I really like that purple tree too Karen.
Yes, I usually have a cup of coffee and enjoy the scenery and the people walking by. I even eat sometimes when I'm really hungry. lol.

30 May, 2012

 

Lovely pics , Alex , I can just imagine the little ones trying to get in on the act !

1 Jun, 2012

 

Thanks Driad....lol...the one trying to get in the pictures is 16years old. The 6 year old behaved himself.

1 Jun, 2012

 

Alexandramou:

The purple flowered tree is a Jacaranda mimosifolia. We have millions here in San Diego...some have finished blooming and other are still in full bloom.

2 Jun, 2012

 

If you can't be photogenic at 16 , when can you be ?

2 Jun, 2012

 

That's what I wanted to hear Delonix. Now I can grow one in my garden.

2 Jun, 2012

 

Driad, my daughter's best friends are the mirror and the camera...lol

2 Jun, 2012

 

Alexandramou:

Do you need seeds? I have seed pods from the huge tree in my front yard.

Jacarandas are very tender when young, however, when they are large, they're really tough and hardy (in a subtropical and tropical climate: thought I would clarify this).

3 Jun, 2012

 

Oh, seeds would be nice. Thanks.

I will keep it in a pot the first year....or two. Then plant it in the garden.

As long as we don't have a winter like this past one I think it will do fine outside even when young.

I noticed three while walking in town.....I wonder how many are planted on Corfu.

3 Jun, 2012

 

Now, I need to go into the yard and pick up seed pods! lol!

Yes, little Jacaranda seedlings don't like temps down to freezing...when the trees are mature...they are hardy 25ºF/ -3.8ºC. or even slightly lower for a brief period of time with some tip die-back.

Did you notice any cold damage on the trees there in Corfu?

Is Jacaranda widely planted as a street tree there?

4 Jun, 2012

 

I will put them inside along with my Plumeria's during winter.

I'm in town again tomorrow so I will have a look at how many and what condition the Jacaranda trees are in. It's not widely planted as a street tree. I only counted three when I was taking the pics.

5 Jun, 2012

 

Yes, the seedlings will most likely do better indoor for the first year.

I wish I could show you the millions of Jacaranda trees here in San Diego! There's still so many blooming, although, some are at the end of their bloom cycle, already.

I'll have to get more Jacaranda pics before they stop blooming. Although, in late summer the trees have a less bloom cycle.

6 Jun, 2012

 

Super blog..some gorgeous trees..great to see another climates, countries trees and plants..most interesting..excellent

Thanks for sharing

10 Jun, 2012

 

Glad you enjoyed it Skipscandal1.

10 Jun, 2012

 

Wonderful, beautiful blog Alex! I wonder if anyone has ever tried growing a Bonsai Jacaranda? Did your seeds germinate? I might ask Delonix for some myself . . . bit cheeky though. :)

18 Jul, 2012

 

Btw Happy Birthday for yesterday, and I've done a little blog for you.

18 Jul, 2012

 

Glad you enjoyed the blog Sheilabub. I haven't sowed Jacaranda seeds yet...(something got in the way of my plans). I really should go pick up some seeds and a cutting.

Thank you for your birthday wishes. How did you know?
I will have a look at the blog.

19 Jul, 2012

 

Now you know - it was Yorkshire who told us.

19 Jul, 2012

 

Ah Yorkshire.....my BF. ;o)))

21 Jul, 2012

 

Lovely place to live and blog photos really lovely. A dreamy blue flowering tree against a blue sky.....delightful.

17 Aug, 2012

 

Thank you Dorjac. I think every place on earth has beauty, we just need to take time to look. I'm glad you enjoyed it. ;o)

18 Aug, 2012

 

We have a blue sky here in Essex England today and a temperature in the shade of 30=87f. Not such good scenery here in suburbia. The garden looks great here, but, too hot to sit out there.

18 Aug, 2012

 

Dorjac:

That 30ºC (87ºF) sounds so comfortable! It's been more than two weeks of very humid 35ºC (95ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF) temps here in inland San Diego, CA. :>)

18 Aug, 2012

 

Alexandramou:

Yes, I'm still complaining about this sweltering heat! LOL! :>)

I know you what it feels like because you have the same temps.

18 Aug, 2012

 

Just seen your pics of Corfu Alexandramou. Brings back wonderful memories for me. We have been there several times, but last time was 2009 for our 50th wedding anniversary. I love the Jacaranda (purple), well guess that is what it is. They are so spectacular. I can't remember what the tree is in the second pic - theone you say smells soooo nice! Have you found it's name yet?
We have snow here again at the moment! This time last year it was warm and sunny!!!!

23 Mar, 2013

 

Glad you like the pics Shirl. Never found out the name of the tree that smells soooo nice.
Heard you guys are having bad weather. Hope spring comes your way soon. ;o)

23 Mar, 2013

 

Yes lots of snow, though not as bed here as in other parts of U.K. Wet and slushy here mostly except on the hills, - some drifting there - so my daughter said! Come on Spring!!

23 Mar, 2013

 

Great blog Alexandra the tree with the clusters of white flowers is fantastic the scent is beautiful , there are loads of them in Archaravi and the bees love them. Roy.

25 Sep, 2013

 

I love the Jacaranda best of all, I wish we could grow them here. Though they would be a bit big for normal gardens!
I remember seeing them all along one of the streets in Cyprus one year we were there & I can't remember where it was!!

25 Sep, 2013

 

Thanks Roy,
I might add that tree with the white flowers in the back near my bees. Keep them happy, they make honey, I'm happy.

27 Sep, 2013

 

Corfu honey & Greek yoghurt - yum!!!

27 Sep, 2013

 

Agree with you there Shirl......yum yum yum. ;o)

27 Sep, 2013

 

Really lovely photo's, sharp and colourful------stunning 100% :-))

What camera do you use?

26 Oct, 2013

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