The Aroma Of Roses The Letter R

The aroma of roses in a garden or along a house create not only a great smell, but gives you a wide range of color.

Rosa or roses are in the letter R family. This page in the list of plants section has some very unique species that are both deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs.

• Robinia - There are about twenty trees and shrubs that make up this family. They are native to the United States and can grow anywhere from zones three through ten.
  
  This specie can take pollution and also grow in poor soil. The Robinia does need protection from the wind and also moist soil. The shrub varieties will mature to around six feet.
  
  The larger trees, Black Locust will grow up to eighty feet. tall. Fragrant flowers of lavender and pink tones appear in the summer months.
  
  
  
  A great specimen in a city landscape, containers, or a focal point in a small garden. If you use the Robinia as a focal point, a good tip is to have evergreen specimens near by so there isn't a dead space during the winter months.



• Roldana - This family is made up of about forty eight members. They are annual and perennial sub-shrubs. The Roldana is native to Mexico and Central America.
  
  Roldana will grow well in zones nine through eleven in the United States. Most of these species will mature to around six feet tall. Their stems are long and narrow and non-aroma clusters of yellow flowers gives this family a very unique look.



• Rondeletia - This is a very unique and stunning family of around one hundred and thirty to one hundred and fifty species.
  
  The Rondeletia family are native to tropical America and the West Indies. There are only three of these family members that are commonly grown. Rondeletia grows well in zones ten and eleven in the United States.
  
  In springtime, red, pink, yellow, and white flowers appear. These flowers contain a large amount of nectar with a small amount of aroma. The birds feast on them when in full bloom.
  
  Hummingbirds are especially attracted to this family. Rondeletia prefers full sun to partial shade and well drained soil. They will thrive in if organic material is added to the soil. This specie can be in containers if a good watering schedule is done throughout its growing period.




• Rosa - Rose - The aroma family has one hundred and twenty five species and numerous hybrids.
  
  This genus is one the most popular plants for growers to develop spectacular hybrids for our gardens and landscapes. Most roses are deciduous and there are some that are considered evergreens, but even the evergreens loose some of their leaves in the colder months.
  
  In the United States several varieties will grow in zones three through eleven. In the Web site, love of roses, you can read more about the wonderful varieties, color and how the aroma is soothing to many people.
  
  Many people think roses take a lot of work. Growers are developing new hybrids that are for the most part low maintenance and also create a wonderful look along foundations, a specific rose garden, and mingled throughout landscapes. This family generates some of the most spectacular display of colors as well as aroma.
  
  In the garden project section, there is also some more information for you on the Rosa family.


A great option an accent is the Rose Tree Of China. A wonderful slender small tree that also can be used as a Bonsai. I love the unique look of this plant specimen and can easily work along a fence, decorative wall or trellis.


• Rubus - There are over two hundred and fifty species of this genus. These climbers and shrubs are both deciduous and evergreen.
  
  They are native to China, Europe, and the northern hemisphere.
  
  Many people know some of the varieties by their common names of Rocky Mountain Raspberry, and the Red Raspberry.
  
  They will grow anywhere from zones four through nine in the United States. The raspberry loves full sun and well drained soil.
  
  They need to be pruned after fruit is gone. Rubus emerge with small flowers of pink, white and purple tones and have a look of a rose. A great specimen for many different styles of landscape.



• Ruellia - This family is primarily in the tropical climates of America, but there are a few species in North America. There are around one hundred and forty members to this genus.
  
  The flowers are red, pink, and blue and are usually in clusters of five. The Ruellia is big in the southern hemisphere, as this specie will take center stage during Christmas time.
  
  The Ruellia will mature up to around six feet tall, and does well in zones ten through twelve in the United States. They like dry conditions and full sun to partial shade. In colder climates, this family will do well indoors or in a greenhouse setting.



• Ruscus - Box Holly - there are only four species that make up this family. The Box Holly will grow in zones seven through ten in the United States. The Ruscus is native to Northern Africa.
  
  This specie is grown for its fruit and foliage. This family is low maintenance as it will do well in full sun to partial shade and poor soil conditions. Although this specie has no aroma, the fruit and foliage make up for that.
  
  This is a low growing evergreen shrub that will only mature to two and a half feet tall and three feet wide. A great garden specimen.

The seven families above have not only aroma, color, and texture, but also grow in a variety of geographical locations.

The R family of plants has a lot to offer you and the aroma of roses is one of the most dynamic specimens that has been around for many years. I hope this page has given each of you a little more insight on some more varieties of trees and shrubs.