Costa Rica Trees

The number of tree species in Costa Rica is approximately 1900, with the national tree being the Guanacaste (Enterolobium cyclocarpum). All the trees and plants are important in helping to reduce the CO2 in the atmosphere. Trees, along with other plants, help to support the non-photosynthetic life that inhabit its cover.

As you can imagine, the amazing diversity of Costa Rican trees is hard to classify. However, here the trees are grouped by some eye-catching characteristics, and some descriptions of tree species are given for each group.

Forest Giants

One of the most overwhelming wonders of nature in Costa Rica, are the trees. Their impressive size demands silence and respect. While admiring these old giants, is inevitable to think how many years have these trees being there? How many animals have nest among their branches or roots? How many animals have survived eating the leaves, the flowers or the fruits of this tree? How many seasons and changes have experience these silent witnesses...

Edible fruits & commercial uses

There are many types of edible fruit producing trees, for both small scale, private and commercial uses. Costa Rica can be an adventure of taste, exploring all of the different flavors produced by the flora throughout the country...

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Forest Giants

Edible fruits & commercial uses

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