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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- Plant Form and Texture: Columnar FormLombardy poplars have a columnar shape.
- Plant Form and Texture: Arching BranchesForsythia exhibits an upright, arching plant form.
- Plant Form and Texture: Cascading HabitCreeping phlox picture.
- Plant Form and Texture: Contrasting FormsExample of contrast in form.
- Plant Form and Texture: Multi-Leveled ContrastContrast on multiple levels.
- Plant Form and Texture: ContinuityPrivet hedge photo.
- Plant Form and Texture: Weeping HabitWeeping trees can create a luxurious feel.
- Plant Form and Texture: Textural ContrastExample of contrasting textures.
- Plant Form and Texture: Coarse TexturesElephant ears picture.
- Plant Form and Texture: Tempestuous Rock GardensRock garden plants.
- Plant Form and Texture: Tame Rock GardensThese rock garden plants keep to a similar texture.
- Plant Form and Texture: Shrubs as BackdropsThese shrubs keep to a similar texture.
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