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Ioanna Nikolaou

1st Kindergarten of Edipsos Baths

1st Kindergarten of Edipsos Baths

Orange Tree

The orange tree originates from India and China.It is a small tree that reaches a height of 8 meters and rarely exceeds them. Its trunk is smooth and straight, its roots are rich, tufted but do not reach great depths. The orange blooms once a year and its flowering lasts 5-7 weeks. The fruit of the orange is the orange or citrus. The tree thrives in a wide variety of soils.

Koutsoupia

Koutsoupia, is also called kotsikas or koutsiki. It is a very widespread tree of the Mediterranean and Greek countryside that stands out every spring in the fields with its dense purple flowers. The stump is a deciduous tree that reaches a height of five meters. It has cardioid leaves and bright purple flowers. Its flowering period is from the end of February until the end of April. grows both in the coastal and in the mountainous zone. It is often planted in city parks as an ornamental plant

Ligustro

Ligustro is one of the most widespread shrub species in Greece. It has an upright growth and can reach 3-4m in height and 1.5-2m in diameter. It has dark green and glossy foliage, which due to its compact shape is ideal for fences. The flowers are white. Ligustro is a plant without special requirements, while it is particularly resistant to air pollution and coastal climates. With proper pruning it can take the form of a tree.

There are about 115 species of pine.

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