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Plant Form and Texture

Examples of the Use of Texture and Form in Landscape Design

From David Beaulieu, About.com

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These photos, accompanied by analyses, afford examples of how plant form and texture are treated in landscape design. Learn about some of the popular plant forms, and how to use them. Discover what "texture" means in the context of landscape design. View examples both of contrast in plant selection, as well as continuity -- and what effect each can have on the viewer's perception of the landscape. Clicking on the pictures below will take you to larger images and explanations of their significance.

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Lombardy poplars have a columnar shape.Plant Form and Texture: Columnar FormForsythia exhibits an upright, arching plant form.Plant Form and Texture: Arching BranchesCreeping phlox picture.Plant Form and Texture: Cascading HabitExample of contrast in form.Plant Form and Texture: Contrasting Forms
Contrast on multiple levels.Plant Form and Texture: Multi-Leveled ContrastPrivet hedge photo.Plant Form and Texture: ContinuityWeeping trees can create a luxurious feel.Plant Form and Texture: Weeping HabitExample of contrasting textures.Plant Form and Texture: Textural Contrast
Elephant ears picture.Plant Form and Texture: Coarse TexturesRock garden plants.Plant Form and Texture: Tempestuous Rock GardensThese rock garden plants keep to a similar texture.Plant Form and Texture: Tame Rock GardensThese shrubs keep to a similar texture.Plant Form and Texture: Shrubs as Backdrops

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