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Research in Context
Tree species currently in bloom in Athens
A large number of urban tree species, either with their inflorescence or their seasonal leaf color, add seasonal interest to the landscape. This section will be regularly updated with the succession of flowering observed in the green spaces in Athens.
All the following images have been provided by Agronomist and Landscape Architect, Mrs Marianna Rappou. She is a EU Climate Ambassador and a Garden Coach. She curates a web column on Garden & Sustainability and a podcast on the fascinating world of plants:
The Plant Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/show/2d7kUhgcDUj0qOT3B6Qq4O?si=4e10813bf530403b&nd=1&dlsi=3292e450bd9f410c
MAY 2026
Robinia pseudoacacia
Fabaceae


Aesculus hippocastanum
Sapindaceae


Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra'
Rosaceae


Bauhinia variegata
Fabaceae

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