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.
- Example of Plant Form: ColumnarLombardy poplars have a columnar shape.
- Plant Form and Texture: Arching BranchesForsythia exhibits an upright, arching plant form.
- Example of a Cascading Form or "Habit"Creeping phlox picture.
- Plant Form and Texture: Contrasting FormsExample of contrast in form.
- Multi-Leveled ContrastContrast on multiple levels.
- Plant Form and Texture: ContinuityPrivet hedge photo.
- Example of a Weeping HabitWeeping trees can create a luxurious feel.
- A Contrast in Plant TexturesExample of contrasting textures.
- Example of a Coarse Plant TextureElephant ears picture.
- Plant Form and Texture: Tempestuous Rock GardensRock garden plants.
- A Tamer Rock GardenThese rock garden plants keep to a similar texture.
- Plant Form and Texture: Shrubs as BackdropsThese shrubs keep to a similar texture.
- Graphic Index
- Text Index
PreviousNext
