Aesthetic character of plants

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Aesthetic character of plants Form Texture Size Colour

Form Form is the three-dimensional shape of a plant or a plant mass. Tree forms are often dominant in the garden because of their size Creating a shady area in the garden requires a round or oval tree, a screen usually requires a more columnar or pyramidal form, a weeping tree form makes a good focal point

Form Form should be considered early in the design process.

Properties of Form Forms that have high visual weight include columnar and weeping. Round and vase shapes have medium weight. Horizontal forms, such as spreading and sprawling, have low visual weight. Tall, vertical forms draw the eye upward and add height to a space; low, horizontal forms pull the eye along the horizon and add width to a space. Vertical forms tend to be dominant; therefore, several vertical forms clustered together must be balanced by a greater quantity of horizontal forms, which act as the link to tie the vertical forms together.

SHRUB FORMS how shrubs will look when massed together Mounding and spreading shrubs look best in a mass cascading and spiky forms work well for individual specimen plants Shrub forms include arching, irregular, cascading, upright, spiky, rounded, mounding, and vase shaped

Groundcover Forms they typically look better in masses because they are often small and have little impact as individual plants. Groundcover forms include clumping, matting, sprawling, short spikes, and spreading Matting, spreading, or sprawling plants are used to form a solid, low cover over large areas. Plants that grow in clumps or short spikes can be used in smaller masses and work well in planters or enclosed areas.

Strategies for Using Form Choose the form that best fits the space where the plant will be located. Form is also closely related to size. A tall, narrow plant should be used in a narrow space, and a wide, spreading plant can be used to cover a large space. Choose form based on the function of the plant. A tree needed for shade should have a vase shape with a wide, spreading canopy (Figure), and a shrub needed as a screen should have a dense, upright form. Consider the form of adjacent plants. For variety, choose plants that contrast with strikingly different forms; for example, place a spiky form next to a soft, mounding form. Vase-shaped branching and wide canopy

Remember that vertical forms can block views, and low, horizontal forms can open views. Emphasize form in a simple color scheme. Establish the bulk of the composition using natural plant forms, rather than over trimmed forms. 5. Repeat a few forms in the landscape to create a unified design. Too many forms create a disorganized look that lacks cohesion. Keep in mind that too many complex forms tend to look chaotic, and too many simple forms can be boring. 6. Choose one or two strikingly different forms for contrast as a focal point; the rest of the forms should be neutral to blend well.

Form studies show how plants will look when massed together.

Texture Coarse Texture Medium texture Fine texture

coarse-textured plants attract the eye provide more interest Examples of plants with coarse texture include philodendron, agave, bromeliad, holly, palm, and hydrangea. Coarse texture shows in the irregular edges, spiny foliage, and bold branching pattern.

most plants fall in this category. Medium Texture Medium-textured plants have foliage and branches neither overly large nor small; most plants fall in this category. act as a background to link and unify the coarse- and fine-textured plants. Plants with medium texture include agapanthus, camellia, euonymus, pittosporum, and viburnum. Simple leaf shape, smooth edges, and average-sized stems create a medium texture

Fine Texture include small, delicate foliage Plants with a fine texture include grasses, ferns, Japanese maples, vines, and junipers with fine needles. Small, delicate foliage and thin stems give ferns a fine texture.

A visually dominant landscape with coarse textures

A fine-textured landscape with less visual strength

A space feels larger with fine textures on the perimeter

A space feels smaller with coarse textures on the perimeter

Texture study

Strategies for Using Texture in landscape design Mix textures for a balance of all three—coarse, medium, and fine. Use all of the same texture (monotexture) if you want to emphasize the form or color of the plants. Choose one texture as the dominant texture; add just a few plants of the other texture for specimen plants and contrast. Use the dominant texture throughout the composition. Use texture and color together to emphasize plants.

Size Strategies for Using Size Use a tall, narrow plant in a narrow space and a wide, spreading plant in a large space. Interconnect and overlap plant heights, Vary the sizes of plants, particularly the height, for more complexity and interest.

Color Consider the amount of color in each plant. Some plants have large, showy flowers or big, dramatic leaves with color. Other plants have tiny flowers but might make up for size by having masses of blooms. Consider the length of bloom for the flowers. Annuals may bloom all season, while perennials could vary from several months to one or two short weeks. Consider the seasonal timing of the color. Plan for a sequence of flowering color throughout the year for year-round color. Use a color theme to guide color selection. A simple theme uses only two or three colors. characteristic that most people notice first in a landscape, and it is also the characteristic by which most people select plants.

Use large drifts of color rather than random spots of color. Use fruit, foliage, and branches as a source of color. Flowers may give more color in the spring and summer, but fruit and foliage often provide fall color. Look for foliage with variegated stripes and mottling to add color. Keep in mind that bright color makes small plants look bigger and coarser in texture. Use the least amount of the brightest color and balance with a larger amount of more subdued colors. For example, bright yellow is a very intense color, so use a small amount with a larger amount of darker purple for balance. Use a neutral color to link other colors. Neutral colors are more subdued and typically created by adding white, gray, or black. Light pink is an example of a neutral color that links saturated red and red-orange.