Daliaa Ehab - M

PLANT BOOK MIDTERM SUBMISSION
DALIA EHAB
2014/06462
MONDAY SECTION
TREES
ALBIZIA JULIBRISSIN ‫ لبخ رفيع‬-‫زهرة احلرير‬ GROUPING
Using the Albizia’s harmonious palette
TYPE: DECIDUOUS of colors as an inspiration. Both
Capressus Macrocarpa (level2- shrub) and
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Acalypha (level 1 – ground cover) can be used
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to complete that Harmonious canvas of
FULL EXPOSURE colors that would increase the level of
Sophistication to that group of plants
40-60 L/DAY ad therefore give it a Luxurious appeal;
The Macrocarpa has beautiful
FIBROUS (30-50CM)
degradation of green shades that would
respond greatly to the Albizzia’s
ALBIZZIA JULIBRISSIN (FULL TREE) 6-12 METERS
degradation of colors and The Acalypha
CUPRESSUS MACROCARPA would act as a helping factor in bringing
6-15 METERS
the pink shades of the Albizzia’s flower
heads prominent and make it more
ORIGIN: EASTERN-ASIA
ALBIZZIA JULIBRISSIN (FLOWERS) ALBIZZIA JULIBRISSIN (LEAVES) MACROCARPA’S LEAVES ACALYPHA (LEAVES) noticeable and it would still have a
COMMENTS FORM: SMOOTH THIN degradation of green to keep the
A deciduous tree that can also be made into a shrub. It has a wide foliage and a smooth, RELATIVELY SHORT TRUNK harmony going amongst the whole group
thin, relatively short trunk or multiple trunks that grows into multiple branches. During
its’ blooming time; it’s feathery flower heads appear in clusters at the end of its’ FOLIAGE: WIDE
branches. The delicacy and opacity of this tree’s flower heads, leaves, harmonious colors
and details make Albizia a highly sophisticated & luxurious addition to any garden. Its’
light multiple branches & delicate leaves makes it more prone to lightly sway to any
possible breeze creating a calming scene.
FLOWERS: FEATHERY
ACALYPHA
REFERENCES: - http://architecturalplants.com/plants/id/albizia-julibrissin-rosea - http://missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=a848 - http://hort.ufl.edu/trees/albjulb.pdf - https://www.fs.fed.us/database/feis/plants/tree/albjul/all.html 3

Plumeria alba ‫يامسني هندي‬ GROUPING
The static nature of the Plumeria Alba
TYPE: DECIDUOUS gives the designer a solid ground to
OXALIS CORNICULATA build a group of plants that can add to it
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Meditational/Therapeutic effect of
FULL EXPOSURE Calmness.
Oxalis Corniculata (Level1 – Ground Cover) can
60-80 L/DAY MESEMBRYANTHEMUM CORDIFOLIUM be added to increase the greenness of
the garden to insure the Plumeria’s
FIBROUS (30-40CM)
Calming & Therapeutic effect along side
PLUMERIA ALBA Mesembryanthemum Cordifolium ‘s (level2-

2-5 METERS MESEMBRYANTHEMUM CORDIFOLIUM (LEAVES) Shrub) dark green shiny leaves that
doesn’t only match The Alba’s static
2-3 METERS
nature but also its’ Density.
The Cestrum Nocturnum (Level2-Shrub) can
ORIGIN: WEST-INDIA
PLUMERIA ALBA’S FLOWERS PLUMERIA ALBA’S LEAVES be added along side the Cordifolium -
CESTRUM NOCTURNUM FLOWERS
COMMENTS FORM: SLIM MULTIPLE which would make the Nocturnum more
A deciduous tree that can also be made into a shrub. It has slim multiple trunks and a TRUNKS static- as the flowers of which have a very
dense foliage yet every single element of it is easy to recognize whether it be its’ fragrant smell that would help indulge the
special leaves, its’ sleek branches or its’ yellow centered white little flowers. The FOLIAGE: DENSE
Plumeria Alba ’s density wins over it’s slim and sleek structure and succeed into making olfactory sense of the user in the
it a very Static plant that does not respond to the surrounding air flow/movement. Which Meditative experience of the whole plant
makes it a great component for a space that’s made for a Meditational or Therapeutic FLOWERS: SMALL AND
purpose as it doesn’t create any sort of distraction to the user. SMOOTH CESTRUM NOCTURNUM group.
REFERENCES: - A Plant Guidebook For AlAzhar Park 4

Jacaranda ‫جكاراندا‬ GROUPING
Respecting the magnificent color palette
TYPE: DECIDUOUS of the beautiful Jacaranda; Both of the
Vitex and the Bouganvellia can be a
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great addition to the Jacaranda tree as
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they do not only have a similar palette
FULL EXPOSURE VITEX
degradation (because of their violet/blue
flowers and deep green leaves) but they
60-80 L/DAY also perform a slow movement that’s
similar to the jacaranda’s when the air
FIBROUS (50-70CM)
passes through them. Creating a Serene
Peaceful scene to the viewer by
10-15 METERS
achieving an extremely harmonious
palette of colors and a beautiful
7-10 METERS VITEX FLOWER
homogeneous simultaneous movement
ORIGIN: BOLIVIA AND that creates a beautiful melody of

JACARANDA
PLUMERIA ALBA JACARANDA’S LEAVES AND FLOWERS ARGENTINA rustling.
COMMENTS FORM: SLIM MULTIPLE
A large spreading deciduous tree that has a huge colorful foliage at its’ blooming time TRUNKS
and foliage of various shades of green for the rest of the year.
It has slim multiple trunks that divides themselves into even slimmer branches and ends FOLIAGE: SPREADING
with a beautiful colorful flowers. The Jacaranda’s degradation of colors, it’s light semi HORIZONTALLY
transparent leaves and its’ unique vibrant colors all succeed to achieve a very Balanced
and Zen combination of colors and textures, which by default creates a Peaceful & FLOWERS: PURPLE
Serene scene for the eyes to look at. DELICATE FLOWERS BOUGANVELLIA

CASSIA NODOSA ‫ العشرق‬- ‫كاسيا نُدوزا‬ GROUPING
The Dynamic nature of the Cassia
TYPE: DECIDUOUS Nodosa can be used as a reference to
build this group on;
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The Caesalpinia Gilliesli’s long structure
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and feathery flowerheads and the
FULL EXPOSURE CAESALPINIA GILLIESLI Cestrum Nocturnum’s white bunches of
randomly distributed flowers make both
40 – 60 LITRES of them more prone to respond to the
wind movement which would add to the
FIBROUS (50-70CM)
sense of Dynamism that the Cassia
CASSIA NODOSA
Nodossa started.
10-15 METERS
Bright pink, Fuchsia and White. This

6-8 METERS
CAESALPINIA GILLIESLI’S FLOWERS palette of colors that the three of
ORIGIN: HIMALAYAS these plants achieve together along side

CASSIA NODOSA’S FLOWERS CASSIA NODOSA’S LEAVES TO MALAYA their various shades of green help
COMMENTS FORM: SINGLE TRUNK AND achieve a harmonious scene that offers
A deciduous tree that has a great wide foliage of bright green semi-transparent leaves MULTIPLE BRANCHES a sense of Tranquility to the user.
and clusters of white and pink flowers. It grows horizontally creating a wide spot of
shading beneath it which makes it suitable for parks, lawn areas and wide side walks. The
FOLIAGE: VERY WIDE,
Nodosa’s combination of light colored, semi transparent elements and its’ SPREADING
responsiveness to any surrounding air movement helps it create a dynamic, yet tranquil
effect on the users of the place it’s placed in. It acts as a zone for the users to take a FLOWERS: WHITE AND
break from the sun and the activity they’re doing while still keeping them active. PINK CLUSTERS CESTRUM NOCTURNUM

Delonix regia ‫بوانسيانا‬ GROUPING
The contrast in this beautiful tree and
TYPE: DECIDUOUS its’ royal nature makes it a must to play

along its’ melody and use its’ palette
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Therefore; using the Acalypha (level1 –
FULL EXPOSURE ACALYPHA Ground Cover) as a preparatory
buffering zone between the
40 – 60 LITRES Sophistication of the Regia and anything
that surrounds it.
FIBROUS (50-70CM) The Salvia Splendens’s & Integerrima’s
DELONIX REGIA (level2-shrub) red flowers that makes
10-12 METERS them have more shades of red that
helps building up for the palette of
6-8 METERS SALVIA SPLENDENS
colors of the Regia. And that in its’ self
is a high level of sophistication that
ORIGIN: MADAGASCAR
DELONIX REGIA’S FLOWERS DELONIX REGIA’S LEAVES & INDIA would only be required for a Royal Regia.
COMMENTS In addition to that,The Salvia

TRUNK:SLIM
A deciduous tree that has a wide foliage with an evenly distributed bunch of very special TRUNK>MULTIPLE BRANCHES Splendens’s flowers keeps that sense
red delicate flowers. Its’ semi-transparent foliage that consists of very fine leaves
FOLIAGE: WIDE FOLIAGE of Playfulness alive as it sways to the
gives it a special variation of green shades that contrasts with its’ bright red flowers.
The contrast that’s there between the Regia’s flowers, leaves and branches expresses OF FINE LEAVES wind responsively and has a very bright
a high level of sophistication that gives this specific tree a Royal manner yet stays
Playful due to its’ lightness and responsiveness to the wind. FLOWER: RED DELICATE color.
FLOWERS JATROPHA INTEGERRIMA

CASSIA GLAUCA ‫ صفار‬- ‫كاسيا جلوكا‬ GROUPING
Using contrast between colors and
textures as a main tool for achieving the
TYPE: EVER-GREEN
Energetic, Spirited atmosphere; Using
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white Vinca (Ground Cover-layer 1) can help
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bringing up a softer level of color
FULL EXPOSURE VINCA contrast, as for its’ response to the wind
and its’ own contrasting palette of white
40-50 L/DAY matte flower-heads and glossy green

leaves and for its’ contrast with the
FIBROUS (50-70CM) Glauca yellow-green bright palette which
helps making this group Vital and Full of
3-6 METERS Life.
Using both the Gazania Chansonette (Small
2-3 METERS Shrub-layer 2) for its’ beautiful range of
GAZANIA CHANSONETTE
warm fiery colors and super Alluring and
ORIGIN: TROPICAL -
Attractive flower heads and the Ficus
CASSIA GLAUCA CASSIA GLAUCA FLOWERS ASIA
Pumila (Shrub – layer 3) for its’ leaves’
COMMENTS TRUNK: MULTIPLE SLIM
TRUNKS variety of white-green-orange colors to
Both of The contrast between the compact/dense foliage of the Cassia Glauca and the
group of multiple slim intertwined trunks and the contrast between its’ dark green small create another palette of darker warm
leaves and its’ bright yellow flower succeeds in making this tree Alluring to the viewers’ FOLIAGE: DARK GREEN
eyes due to its’ various color palette. Which doesn’t only attract the sights to it but it FOLIAGE colors that would contrast with the
also Vitalizes their spirits creating a very Energetic, Spirited atmosphere. Glauca & Vinca’s palette and make it
FLOWER: S.E UNITED
STATES FICUS PUMILA more prominent than It already is

KOELREUTERIA PANICULATA ‫كولرتاريا صفراء‬ GROUPING
The Verticality and The degraded color
palette of the Paniculata are what makes
TYPE: DECIDUOUS LEAVES
it a very Distinctive tree with a great
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Graceful appearance. Therefore, adding
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the Salvia Splendens (Small Shrub – layer1)
FULL EXPOSURE along side the Laurus Nobilis (Large Shrub –
layer 3) to emphasize the Paniculata’s
60-80 L/DAY Verticality as for the Salvia’s long-tube

bright red flower heads and the Nobilis’s
FIBROUS (50-70CM) upright vertical branches that slightly
sways to the occurring wind. Using the
LAURUS NOBILIS
10-15 METERS Cordiaeum Variegatum (Shrub-layer2) can
add more yellow hues to this grouping and
UP TO 10 METERS by that acts as a helping hand and a
preparatory layer to the Paniculata’s
ORIGIN: CHINA-KOREA Degradation of colors. And by emphasizing
KOELREUTERIA PANICULATA
these two elements (Verticality & Color
COMMENTS FORM: SPREADING –
ROUND HEADED Degradation) this grouping would
The relatively long flower panicles of the Koelreuteria Paniculata that’s mostly
placed on the upper part of the tree beats its’ round-headed form by giving it a FOLIAGE: PINNATE WIDE successfully add an additional support
sense of Verticality that when added to the great height and the Degradation of LEAVES WITH IRREGULAR and bring the Paniculata’s Grace And
the Paniculata’s palette that varies from dark brown shades at its’ stem moving EDGES
to its’ pale green leaves and ending with the bright orange-yellow panicles of FLOWER: PANICLES OF Pride more distinguishable.
SALVIA
flowers) gives this tree a Graceful, Proud appearance. ORANGE-YELLOW 4 CODIAEUM VARIEGATUM SPLENDENS
PETALED FLOWERS
Terminalia catappa ‫ترميناليا لوز البحرين‬ GROUPING
Starting with the Hibiscus (Shrub – layer 1)
for its’ known for its’ bright Tropical red
TYPE: DECIDUOUS
HIBISCUS
flowers that would act as a pleasant
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Refreshing surprise for the viewers’ eyes
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as it moves down from the green shades
FULL EXPOSURE of the Catappa. Moving to the Sanchezia
Specioza (Shrub – Layer 2) with it’s large
40-50 L/DAY white structured green leaves conveying

its’ Tropical nature & effect on the
SANCHEZIA SPESIOZA
FIBROUS (50-70CM) users’ sight which can also be found/felt
in the presence of The Ravenala
10-15 METERS Madagascariensis (Layer 3) as for it’s
greenish-white branches and bright semi-
5-15 METERS transparent leaves. Adding both of them
alongside the Terminalia Catappa can
ORIGIN: S.E ASIA –
TERMINALIA CATAPPA TERMINALIA CATAPPA’S LEAVES MALAYSIA definitely help richening its’ tropical
atmosphere.
COMMENTS FORM: DENSE-
The spreading foliage of semi transparent yet dense leaves makes the Terminalia SPREADING
Catappa enjoy a wide variety of yellowish-green shades at its’ leaves that changes FOLIAGE: BROADLY
as the Terminalia Catappa’s density changes as it grows and spreads giving its’ OBOVATE, LUSTROUS,DARK
viewers a different Fresh experience everytime. The Catappa’s structure of peacock GREEN
feather tail-like branches along its’ leaves density help achieve a good protection FLOWER: PETALLESS,
from sunlight which would add a Tropical hint to the atmosphere it’s added to. WHITE GREENISH CALYCESS
WITH TUBES RAVENALA MADAGASCARIENSIS

PINUS ROXBURGHII ‫الصنوبر احلليب‬ GROUPING melancholic
As challenging as it is for any other plant
to keep up with the Pinus Roxburghii’s
TYPE: EVER-GREEN
dull color palette and its’ very own type
of lifeless dynamism, The Senecio
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Cineraria’s (Ground Cover – Layer 1) silver
FULL EXPOSURE SENECIO CINERARIA static grey leaves and its’ unique texture
would help bringing up the Dull yellowish
60-80 L/DAY shades of the Roxburghii’s leaves and

attracting the viewers eyes to it which
FIBROUS (50-70CM) would empower the sense of Melancholy
that this tree implies.
10-15 METERS Using a different yet harmonious color
palette with the Dull palette created by
5-15 METERS ALTHERNANTERA
the Pinus Roxburghii and the Senecio
Cineraria by using both the dry looking
ORIGIN: MEDDITERRANEAN
PINUS ROXBURGHII ROXBURGHII’S LEAVES & CONES REGION Althernanthera and the feathery purple
PENNISETUM
Pennisetum that performs the same kind
COMMENTS FORM: CONICAL,
of Desperate movement of the
The hollow Skeletal pale brown structure of the Pinus Roxburghii along side its’ STRAIGHT TRUNK BASE
indistinguishable brown cones and yellowish-pale green Dull feathery foliage that Roxburghii’s foliage would act as an
FOLIAGE: FEATHERY
moves so slowly and Lifelessly to the wind, leaving a strong impression of Despair additional layer of warm Darker colors
FOLLIAGE
and Melancholy to the viewers.
and textures that would help richening
FLOWER: PINE CONES
PENNISETUM the colors of the whole grouping.

TAXODIUM DISTICHUM ‫الطقسود األقرع‬ GROUPING SOLITARY
Turning Escapism and Solitary into a
pleasant atmosphere/mood would be the
TYPE: DECIDUOUS
challenge acquired by this grouping;
firstly by adding the Ixora (Ground Cover –
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Layer 1) that, by the existence of its’
FULL EXPOSURE little colorful flowers would add a hint of

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Amusement to the grouping without
60-80 L/DAY challenging the Harmonious colors and

textures of the Taxodium Distichum.
FIBROUS (50-90CM) Adding a relatively low level of Enclosure
is a must as to prepare for the great
20-30 METERS enclosure created by the Taxodium,
Therefore, Using the Duranta Erecta
2-5 METERS (Shrub – Layer 2) with its’ moderate height
DURANTA ERECTA
and bright yellow-green leaves along side
ORIGIN: S.E UNITED
LEAVES a slightly higher level of enclosure
TAXODIUM DISTICHUM STATES
created by the Caeselpania Gilliesii ‘s
COMMENTS FORM: SPREADING,
IRREGULAR, FLAT TOPPED (Large Shrubs – Layer 3) long slim branches
The great height of the Taxodium Distichum, the huge width of it and its’
monocolored extremely dangling branches that reaches down to the ground and that moves in Harmony with the Taxodium
FOLIAGE: SPIRALLY
sways with the wind blocking any outer noise with its’ rustling sound, giving it an ARRANGED DECIDUOUS STEMS ’s dangling branches achieves the
embracing nature to what’s under it and creating a space that is totally Isolated
from its’ surroundings and by that achieves the atmosphere of Solitary and challenge of creating a pleasant Solitary
FLOWER: YELLOW-RED
Escapism from the outside. FLOWERS CAESELPANIA GILLIESII under that great tree,

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Acacia farnesiana ‫ أكاسيا شوكية‬- ‫شجرة الفتنة‬ GROUPING
Lightness & Smallness are the main
elements of the criteria upon which this
TYPE: DECIDUOUS
grouping was arranged; firstly comes the
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Allium Tuberosum (Ground Floor – Layer1)
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with its’ small clusters of Bright white
FULL EXPOSURE tiny flowers giving it a very light
ALLIUM TUBEROSUM
appearance that contribute in creating a
60-80 L/DAY Sprightly atmosphere along with the

Farnesiana, secondly comes the Ocimum
FIBROUS (50-70CM) Basillicum (Shrub – Layer 2) as for its’
upright faded white panicles that moves
3-7 METERS Lightly to the wind along with the
Pennisetum (Shrub – Layer3) beige panicles
3-8 METERS of which glow in the sun as it sways
OCIMUM BASILLICUM
creating a beautiful Sprightly scene that
ORIGIN: S.AFRICA, KENYA
BRANCHES AND FLOWERS FLOWERS CLOSE-UP & AUSTRALIA is full of life.
COMMENTS FORM: SMALL

MULTIBRANCHED
The way in which the relatively small branches of the Acacia Farnesiana divides
from a very Slim single trunk and its’ Small horizontal panicles of tiny Bright semi
FOLIAGE: ALTERNATE OR
transparent oval shaped leaves all interplay in Lightness, and despite the fact
CLUSTURED BRIGHT GREEN DENSE
that it’s a single element, it’s more than enough to give the Farnesiana a
Sprightly Bright effect on the users. FLOWER: YELLOW-
ORAANGE, PUFFY, FRAGRANT PENNISETUM

CHORISIA CRISPIFLORA ‫كوريزيا‬ GROUPING
Using the Althernantera (Shrub – Layer 1)
with the Chorisia Crispflora (Tree – Layer 4)
TYPE: DECIDUOUS
for its’ Unique deep red color that would
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not only easily highlight the pink shades
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of the Chorisia’s flowerheads but also
FULL EXPOSURE ALTHERNANTHERA contrasts in color with the Cycass (Palm –
LEAVES
Layer 3) -that has a very Unique dense
60-80 L/DAY structure, which makes it in turn very

suitable for a Showing off set of plants-
FIBROUS (50-70CM) to enrichen this grouping making it by
that more Attractive and appealing to the
FLOWERS 15-20 METERS eye which resembles its’ Confidence. Right

between the Althernanthera and the
UP TO 10 METERS CYCASS
Cycass, Kalannchoe Tetraphylla (Succulent
– Layer 2) Is added so it acts as a
ORIGIN: SOUTH AMERICA
TRUNK transitional element between the
STRUCTURE
contrasting red and green of the
COMMENTS FORM: LARGE BOTTLE
SHAPED TRUNK Althernanthera and the Cycass which
If any tree would be chosen to resemble/embody the meaning of Showing Off &
Confidence, The Chorisia Crispiflora would effortlessly be it. Whether it be for would express the Sophistication of this
FOLIAGE: COMPOUND, LONG
its’ one of a kind spikey bottle shaped trunk, for its’ Prominent structure or for
LEAFLET grouping and giving it another reason for
its’ Astonishing Unique flowerheads that are degraded from yellowish center to
white then bright purple-ish pink tips of the petals. Showing off.
FLOWER: CREAM-WHITISH IN
CLUSTURS, PINK TOWARDS THE KALANCHOE TETRAPHYLLA
TIPS
BOMBAX CEIBA ‫احلريري‬ ‫بومباكس – القطن‬ GROUPING
It’s a hard mission to put the Astonishing
Bombax in a grouping for its’ Stand-alone
TYPE: DECIDUOUS
nature; it can get easier by using
complimentary elements that would bring
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out the colors, textures and composition of
FULL EXPOSURE the Bombax (Tree – Layer 4) instead of

CONZYA BONARIENSIS challenging them. Therefore; The
combination of Conzya Bonariensis (Shrub –
60-80 L/DAY
Layer 1&2) and Rosa Hybrida (Shrub – Layer 1&2) for
LEAVES
their Romantic nature to compliment the
FIBROUS (50-70CM)
Sensual appearance of the Bombax; the
Conzya for its’ flowerheads that glow in
UP TO 25 METERS
the sun and sways softly to the wind
creating a Filmic scene to the viewers and
6-8 METERS
ROSA HYBRIDA the Rosa for its’ bright red colors that
ORIGIN: INDIA, ASIA, conveys Romance. Adding the Caesalpinia

FLOWERS AUSTRALIA Pulcherrima (Large Shrub – Layer 3) as for its’
COMMENTS FORM: LARGE BOTTLE degrading warm colors and long upright
Bombax Ceiba is one of the trees that can easily make a passerby stand infront SHAPED TRUNK branches that accompanies the Conzya in
of it & lose his track of time in the process, its’ Beauty is literally Spectacular, its’ swaying to the wind and help insure
FOLIAGE: ROUNDED FEW
its’ great tall steady structure; the way its’ branches Reaches up to the sky
LEAFLETS both the romantic & Filmic impression of the
creating a Filmic scene, its’ Red flower petals that curl to cover the brown dome
base of it during its’ blooming time and falls to the ground creating an exquisitely overall scene created by this grouping,
FLOWER: BRIGHT RED
Romantic palette to a beautiful Filmic Scene and Atmosphere. FLOWERS
CAESALPINIA PULCHERRIMA
Cassia fistula ‫خيار مشرب – اخلروب اهلندي‬ GROUPING
Reaching down and Colors are the main
elements in Cassia Fistula (Tree – Layer 4)
TYPE: DECIDUOUS
that makes it Attractive for the viewers
and gives it its’ Welcoming nature.
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IXORA Therefore; a variation of colors can be
FULL EXPOSURE added to the Fistula in order to make it
even more Appealing and compensate for
60-80 L/DAY its’ loss of flowers during the time in

which it doesn’t bloom. Starting with the
FIBROUS (50-70CM) Ixora (Ground Cover – Layer 1) for its’
clusters of colorful flowers that adds
8-12 METERS Liveliness to the place its’ planted in
LANTANA CAMARA along with the Lantana Camara (Shrub –
3-5 METERS Layer 2) for its’ variation of Warm colors
that helps the Ixora bringing Liveliness
ORIGIN: SOUTH AMERICA,
FLOWERHEADS STRUCTURE S.E.ASIA into the space and crowned by the
Bouganvellia (Climber – Layer 3) for its’
COMMENTS FORM: SPREADING vibrancy and soft movement to the wind
The Cassia Fistula’s spreading foliage and its’ elements; -downward directed
branches and dangling panicles of small yellow flowers that conveys Warmth that adds feeling of Warmth to the
FOLIAGE: BRIGHT GREEN
alongside the warm shade of green found in its’ leaves- both unite to give the LEAVES grouping.
Fistula a reaching down nature, creating a large shadow beneath it and by
default Attract people to it by making them feel more Invited And Welcomed. FLOWER: FRAGRANT BRIGHT
YELLOW FLOWERS BOUGANVELLIA

PARKINSONIA ‫ منشار‬- ‫باركنسونيا – شوكة القدس‬ GROUPING
Taking Serendipity And Unexpectedness
TYPE: DECIDUOUS of the Parkinsonia as a main guide for

this grouping of plants; considering a
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Variation Of Colors and textures. The
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Aspargus Densiflours (Ground Cover –
FULL EXPOSURE ASPARGUS DENSIFLOURS Layer 1) for its’ Messy appearance and
BRANCHES the small red fruit it produces that

60-80 L/DAY composes a Pleasant Surprise for the
viewers alongside its’ small white
FIBROUS (50-70CM)
flower heads as a person can’t see it
unless getting really close. To add to
8-10 METERS
the Variation Of Textures the
5-8 METERS Parkinsonia already offer the Euphorbia

EUPHORBIA MILII
Milii (Succulent – Layer 2) was added for
ORIGIN: AFRICA AND its’ thorny Textures and for its’ red
FLOWERHEADS STRUCTURE MEXICO
flowers that along side the Warm Color
COMMENTS FORM: SPREADING palette of the Hamilia Patens (Shrub –
The Randomness of the Parkinsonia that’s embodied by its’ spreading thin
Layer 3) helps bring out the Colorful
Messy branches, small randomly placed leaves and the bright little clusters of FOLIAGE: SLENDER – MID-
flowers that acts as a pleasant Unexpected Surprise to the viewers when they GREEN LEAVES petals of the Parkinsonia (Tree – Layer 4)
get close to that special tree that moves in an inharmonious Clumsy way to the
wind all work together to achieve a Serendipitous atmosphere. FLOWER: FRAGRANT BRIGHT
YELLOW FLOWERS HAMILIA PATTENS

Thevetia peruviana ‫ تيفيتيا‬- ‫التفلة الصفراء‬ GROUPING
Playing along the same chords on which
TYPE: EVER-GREEN the Thevetia Peruviana (Tree – Layer 4)

Plays on to achieve the atmosphere of
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Focus and Precision will make this
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grouping a success; starting with the
FULL EXPOSURE GAZANIA CHANSONETTE beautiful Gazania Chansonette (Ground
Cover – Layer 1) for its’ Striking color
60-80 L/DAY palette and Pointiness of both leaves
and petals to imitate the Pointiness of
FIBROUS (40-60CM)
the Peruviana Along side the extremely
STRUCTURE Sharp Agave Angustifolia (Succulent –
3-5 METERS
Layer 2) for its’ mid green leaves that
1.5-3 METERS are defined by green-ish white color at

AGAVE ANGUSTIFOLIA
the edges increasing its’ sense of
ORIGIN: TROPICAL precision along side the Sanchezia
FLOWER HEADS LEAVES AMERICA
Specioza (Shrub – Layer 3) for its’ leaf-
COMMENTS FORM: MEDIUM ERECT SMALL structure lines that’s very Prominent
The pointiness in the Thevetia Peruviana whether it coming from its’ thin Sharp TREE
due to its’ white-ish green color.
leaves or the single bell shaped flowerheads that are randomly placed among
FOLIAGE: BRIGHT-GREEN,
the whole foliage gives it a very Precise appearance as each of its’ elements ARROW SHAPED
can be Easily Identified by the viewers from afar. Which in turn create a Clear
vision to the viewers making it easy for them to Focus. FLOWER: YELLOW-ORANGE
BELL SHAPED SANCHEZIA SPECIOZA

FICUS SYCOMOROUS ‫اجلميز‬ GROUPING
Taking Ethnicity and Egyptian Identity of
TYPE: EVER-GREEN the Ficus Sycomorous as a theme to this

grouping, The Allium Tuberosum (Ground
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Cover – Layer 1) the original name of which
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is the “Egyptian Star’ for its’ Historical
FULL EXPOSURE ALLIUM TUBEROSUM Value and for its’ bright white flower
clusters that contrast with the
FRUIT 60-80 L/DAY greenness of both the Ficus Sycomorous
(Tree – Layer 4) and the rest of the
FIBROUS (70-90CM)
grouping which composes of the
Miscanthus Sinensis (Shrub – Layer 2) and
15 - 20 METERS
the Nelumbo (Aquatic Plant – Layer 3) for
12-20 METERS their Aquatic nature that embodies the

MISCANNTHUS SINENSIS Value of Water in Ancient Egypt and
ORIGIN: N.AFRICA AND how it was a main element of the
LEAVES STRUCTURE ARABIAN PENINSULA
civilization development.
COMMENTS FORM: WIDE CANOPY
The Ethnic value of the Ficus Sycomorous comes from its’ existence through
many decades in Ancient Egypt and passing through all the phases of it and of
FOLIAGE: BROADLY OVATE,
its’ people; as centuries and generations pass and fade, the scene of children ROUGH, DARK GREEN
gathered beneath the great shade of this Valuable Tree playing and pick up
its’ sweet fruit. A scene that makes the Ficus Sycomorous a tree of Memories FLOWER: YELLOW TO RID
to all generations and races, a tree that has value in both Past And Present. FIGS NELUMBO

SALIX BABYLONICA ‫ صفصاف ام الشعور‬- ‫الصفصاف الباكي‬ GROUPING
In order to create a grouping that talks the
same language as the Salix Babylonica (Tree –
TYPE: DECIDUOUS
Layer 4), the Senecio Cineraria (Ground Cover –
Layer 1) was added for its’ pale grey smooth
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leaves that goes well with the Warm shade of
green of the Salix’s foliage and help achieve
FULL EXPOSURE
SENECIO CINERARIA the Atmosphere of Gloominess and Nostalgia
Along side the Dark red leaves (Shrub – Level
60-80 L/DAY 2) that despite of its’ contrast in color to
both Cineraria & Babylonica unites with them
FIBROUS (70-90CM) in Paleness And Gloominess as it moves in a
way that’s similar to the Salix’s Leaves. To
8-10 METERS weaken that contrast, a transitional zone had
to exist between both elements to insure the
4-6 METERS soft nature of the Babylonica’s Nostalgic
CAREX
effect on the viewers. Therefore; the
ORIGIN: N. CHINA Acalypha (Shrub – Level 2&3) was added due to
LEAVES STRUCTURE
its’ green to red leaves that looks like it was
COMMENTS FORM: ROUNDED WEEPING burnt by the sun, enrichening by that the
The Salix Babylonica’s common name as the “Weeping Widow” must’ve been TREE Gloomy effect of this grouping.
given to it for a reason; its’ Warm shade of green colored Dangling leaves and FOLIAGE: LANCE SHAPED, SAW
branches and how they move in a very Slow pace to the wind creating a Hazy TOOTH,MID GREEN LEAVES
gloomy scene and by which provoke the feeling of Gloominess and Nostalgia in
the souls of the viewers. FLOWER: SILVERY GREEN /
YELLOW PETALS. ACALYPHA

TECOMA STANS ‫تيكوما صفراء‬ GROUPING
Giving passer bys the Motive and reason
to Enjoy their time and Smile is the main
TYPE: EVER-GREEN
aim of this grouping. Therefore; to
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JULY
achieve that aim, the Ruellia Simplex
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(Ground Cover/Shrub – Layer 1) was used for
FULL EXPOSURE RUELLIA SIMPLEX its’ Randomly shaped delicate Light purple
petals that also conveys Childishness and
40-60 L/DAY Innocence in contrast to the powerfully

FLOWERHEADS Vivid Pelargonium Zonale (Shrub – Layer 2)
FIBROUS (70-90CM) that’s placed in the grouping for the
Bright red color of its’ clustered flower
6-9 METERS heads that moves Happily to the wind flow
along with the Randomly shaped leaves
3-5 METERS that expresses Childishness. Both
elements help bring out the features of
ORIGIN: S. AMERICA, S.
LEAVES STRUCTURE AFRICA the Tecoma Stans (Tree – Layer 3) and work
with it to acquire the attention of the
COMMENTS FORM: SMALL - ASCENDING users and provide them with a Happy
The Randomness of the Tecoma Stans that’s embodied in its’ clusters of
Bright yellow flowers that contrasts Vividly with its’ Bright green leaflets and FOLIAGE: BRIGHT GREEN atmosphere helping them Enjoy their time.
in its’ Randomly Shaped ascending foliage reveal the very special Innocent LEAFLETS
Childish nature of this tree making it a source of Happiness to the viewers,
giving them a reason to Smile and Enjoy their time. FLOWER: BRIGHT GOLDEN
YELLOW TRUMPET SHAPED PELARGONIUM ZONALE

Grevillea robusta ‫ جرافيليا‬- ‫البلوط احلريري‬ GROUPING DEFENSE
Accompanying the Grevillea Robusta with
other elements that also conveys
TYPE: EVER-GREEN
Defensiveness And Boldness in their
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nature would help enrich its’ Protective
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nature and make it more effective.
DRACAENA CAMBODIANA
FULL EXPOSURE Therefore; The Dracaena Cambodiana
(Succulent – Layer 1) was added for its’ very
40-60 L/DAY Unique Bold hues of colors and more

importantly for its’ Dense Spikey leaves
FIBROUS (70-90CM) that implies and compliment the Defensive
nature of the Grevillea Robusta ( Tree –
15-10 METERS Layer 3).
Speaking of Bold colors and Pointy
5-20 METERS leaves, the Cordyline Fruticosa (Shrub –
Layer 2) has all the required features of
ORIGIN: QUEENSLAND ,
SOUTH WALES
Defensiveness And Hostility to go in
LEAVES STRUCTURE
harmony with both the Dracaena & the
COMMENTS FORM: UPRIGHT TO CONICAL Grevillea as for its’ bloody red color and
The great height of the Grevillea Robusta and the ascending Dense foliage of
Dark brown upright branches divided from a single cylindrical trunk holding pointy Sharp leaves.
FOLIAGE: DEEP GREEN LONG
deep green long Sharp Pointy leaves all contribute in the Grevillea’s acquiesce LEAVES
of a very Bold, Defensive appearance making it leave a Hostile impression to
the eyes of the viewers and makes the place it surrounds a Restricted area. FLOWER: SPHERICAL YELLOW
TO RED FIGS CORDYLINE FRUTICOSA

TREES MIDTERM SUBMISSION
(NEWLY ADDED ONES)
(10 TREES)
24
SHRUBS AND GROUND - COVERS
25
CATHARANTHUS ROSEUS – VINCA ‫وينكا‬ GROUPING
Using Juvenility as a main mood/
atmosphere for this grouping alongside
TYPE: EVER-GREEN
its’ tools of Vibrancy, Excitement,
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Colorfulness, Movement, Exploration and
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Contrast; Using Cestrum Nocturnum (Small
FULL EXPOSURE CESTRUM NOCTURNUM Shrub – Layer 1) can help provoke the
Exploratory sense of both the juveniles
10-15 L/DAY and adults visiting this place with its’

distinctive smell. Using the Tecomaria
FIBROUS (30-40CM) (Shrub – Layer 2) for its’ Vibrant orange-
red delicate upright flowers that
0.7-1 METERS Contrasts with it’s light green leaves and
moves Excitingly to the air along side the
0.3-0.6METERS Tecoma Castanifolia ‘s (Tree – Level 3) up-
TECOMARIA
right branches topped by its’ bunches of
ORIGIN: MADAGASCAR
CARANTHUS ROSEUS/ VINCA VINCA FLOWER bell shaped Colorful yellow flowers helps
create a happy musical note of plants for
COMMENTS: FORM: WOOD-BASED,FLESHY
AND HAS UNTIDY STEMS. this grouping which makes it a great
The Salverform Colorful flowerheads of the Vinca crowning it’s relatively long
detached glossy green stems that doesn’t only make it more responsive to the air addition for supporting the Juvenility of
Movement in an Exciting Joyful attitude but also acheives Contrast with the flowers
FOLIAGE: GLOSSY MID TO
DARK GREEN FOLIAGE The Vinca.
and by both its’ movement to the air and its’ Vibrant color palette makes the whole
composition of the Catharanthus Roseus provide the viewers with a joyous mind
FLOWERS: SALVERFORM
picture of Juveniles Exploring and playing in the park, the viewers can almost hear WHITE, PINK, RED OR PINK
their giggles TECOMA CASTANIFOLIA
FLOWERS

ALTERNANTHERA SPECIES ‫ألرتنانتريا‬ GROUPING
To achieve a Romantic atmosphere,
Delicacy & Softness presence is a must;
TYPE: SHORT-LIVING
and since this isn’t the case with the
Alternanthera, The Acalypha (Small Shrub
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– Layer 1) was added as a Harmonious
FULL EXPOSURE ACALYPHA Softening to the deep bold Sensual color

palette of the Alternanthera.
8-10 L/DAY As a second layer of Sensuality, Softness

and Delicacy, the Bouganvelia
FIBROUS (20-30CM) (Climber/Shrub – Layer 2) was added to this
grouping for the Harmony its’ color
0.3-0.5 METERS palette achieves with the Alternanthera.
ALTERNANTHERA SPECIES As for the 3rd Layer, The Albizia
UP TO 0.3 METERS BOUGANVELIA Julibrissin (Tree – Layer 3) was added to
crown this grouping of Romance &
ORIGIN: CENTRAL AMERICA
AND AFRICA Sensuality with its’ feathery beautiful
ALTERNANTHERA’S LEAVES
bright fuchsia flowers and its’ super
COMMENTS: FORM: CLAMBERING & BUSHY
Delicate small leaves.
Even the existence of white flowers isn’t enough to distract the viewer from the
Alternanthera’s charming color palette; its’ Degradation of deep red, purple and FOLIAGE: COPPER,BLOOD-
fuchsia can’t fail to make the viewers have a Sensual visual experience and by that RED,YELLOWISH TO GREEN FOLIAGE
creating a Romantic atmosphere for the raiders’ of the place the Alternanthera is
planted in to enjoy. FLOWERS: WHITE
INSIGNIFICANT FLOWERS
ALBIZIA JULIBRISSIN

VITEX ‫فايتكس‬ GROUPING
Since the main natural element that makes
the Vitex show its’ beauty & its’ wonderful
TYPE: DECIDUOUS
Peaceful & calming effect is the wind,
choosing the Miscanthus Sinesis (Ground
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Cover- Layer 1) to be added to the vitex for
its’ dark color that achieves a good
FULL EXPOSURE MISCANTHUS SINESIS
Harmony with the Vitex ‘s leaves & for its’
light weight that makes it more responsive
10-15 L/DAY than the Vitex to the wind movement: which
makes it look like it’s talking to the Vitex
FIBROUS (30-50CM)
with its’ very own language. Again with the
combination of green and blue, the
3-5 METERS
Plumbago Capensis (Shrub- Layer 2) was
PLUMBAGO added for its’ light blue flowerheads and
1.5-2METERS
how it brings a brighter color to the
grouping without contrasting with the Vitex
ORIGIN: MEDDITERANEAN
VITEX VITEX’S FLOWER REGION AND C. ASIA ‘s original palette. Back to the
responsiveness to wind movement, the
COMMENTS: FORM: OPEN - SPREADING
Alocasia Macrorhizos (Shrub – Layer 3) was
Dark green, light weight, spreading leaves that responsively shakes to the wind
movement and tiny panicles of faded yet bright blue little flowers joining them in a added for its’ very unique dark green
FOLIAGE: PALMATE POINTED
soft Quiet movement. A great composition for a Peaceful Serene scene that pleases DARK GREEN LEAVES leaves that follows the palette of the
the eye of the viewer & Calm their soul. A scene played by the Vitex shrub with its’
wonderful combination of leaves and flower panicles. FLOWERS: SMALL TUBULAR Vitex yet responds to the wind in a much
FRAGRANT LILAC OR WHITE Quieter way than the Vitex
ALOCASIA MACRORHIZOS
FLOWERS

CAESALPINIA GILLIESII ‫سيزالبينيا‬ GROUPING
The Caesalpinia Gilliesii’s Femininity is
over powering, making its’ color palette
TYPE: EVER-GREEN
of white, green & yellow a guide to follow.
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And its’ Pride And Delicacy makes it a
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must for the designer to group the
FULL EXPOSURE Caesalpinia Gilliesii with other plants that

are only as Proud & Delicate as the
Gilliesii is.
25-30 L/DAY
Following the Caesalpinia’s color palette,
FLOWER-HEADS
FIBROUS (30-50CM) Duranta Erecta (Shrub – Layer 1) is added
DURANTA ERECTA for its’ Harmonious white, yellowish-

2-3 METERS green leaves that responds greatly to
the colors of the Caesalpinia.
2-3 METERS Placing the Dracaena Santa Rosa (Tree –
Layer 2) to this exquisitely Feminine group
ORIGIN: ARGENTINA,
of plants would be a great addition for
CAESALPINIA GILLIESII LEAVES AURUGUAY
its’ beautiful big panicles of golden-
COMMENTS: FORM: OPEN - SPREADING
adorned white flowers that Proudly
Pride , Delicacy and Elegance. 3 Adjectives that can’t be present without thee
presence of a female. Or in this case a Caesalpinia Gilliesii. Its’ upright Proud crowns its’ dark green spikey bright to
FOLIAGE: PALMATE POINTED
branches, its’ super fine Delicate Leaves , its’ beautifully ornamented Elegant flower DARK GREEN LEAVES dark leaves.
heads and its’ harmonious color palette of calm green, yellow and vibrant pink do not
leave a room for questioning the Caesalpinia ‘s Femininity. FLOWERS: SMALL TUBULAR
FRAGRANT LILAC OR WHITE DRACAENA SANTA ROSA
FLOWERS

Codiaeum variegatum ‫كروتون‬ GROUPING
Vibrancy, vitality and energy are the main
keywords for the atmosphere for this
TYPE: EVER-GREEN
group of plants; using the Lantana Camara
AUGUST
(small shrub – Layer 1) for its’ variety pf
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Vibrant colors that would respond greatly
FULL EXPOSURE to Codiaeum Variegatum. The Podramia
Ricasoliana (Climber – Layer 2) was added to
10-15 L/DAY LANTANA CAMARA act as a treating pleasant surprise for

the eye to take rest on as dor its’ bright
FIBROUS (30-50CM) faded pink/white flower heads. The Cassia
Fistula (Tree – Layer 3) was added for more
2-3 METERS than one of its’ great features: the first
was the contrast between its’ green and
0.6-1.5 METERS yellow colors which help the eyes of the
PODRANIA RICASOLIANA
viewer stay Attentive and full of energy.
ORIGIN: JAVA, AUSTRALIA
CODIAEUM VARIEGATUM LEAVES AND THE PACIFIC ISLANDS The second feature is the deciduousness
of the Fistula and the way its’ leaves fall
COMMENTS: FORM: ORNAMENTAL UPRIGHT
SHRUB to the ground creating a large pond of
The yellow color is always associated with Vibrancy and energy. And so can be the
Codiaeum Variegatum. Its’ Vibrant yellow-green upright disheveled leaves that FOLIAGE: LINEAR LOBED LEAVES yellow beneath it that would definitely
moves rapidly to the wind creating an attractive sight to the viewer. This SHOWING WHITE,RED OR YELLOW
achieve a highly vital Interaction between
movement along side its’ color can help Energize the viewers’ with its’ Vibrancy & MARKS
vitality. the tree and the user
FLOWERS: YELLOW OR
WHITE SMALL FLOWERS CASSIA FISTULA
STRELIZIA REGINAE ‫عصفور اجلنة‬ GROUPING
The Bold Nature of Sterlizia Reginae’s
elements and colors leaves no room for
TYPE: MEDIUM-LIVING
softness or harmony in this plant group.
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Densiflours ‘s
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Therefore, the Aspargus
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ASPARGUS DENSIFLOURS (Ground Cover – Layer 1) small spikey leaves
FULL EXPOSURE and its’ bright Daring red and white
flowers can be added to the Strelizia as it
10-15 L/DAY matches it in its’ Pointiness and its’
contrasting blooms. As for the second
FIBROUS (30-50CM) layer of this grouping the Eriobotrya
Japonica (Tree – Layer 2) was added for its’
UP TO 2
ASPARGUS DENSIFLOURS FLOWERS AND FRUIT very unique Outstanding structure and
METERS
clustered pointy Aggressive foliage that
UP TO 1 METER conveys Power And Dominance.
Each element of this plant grouping is
STRELIZIA REGINAE’S FLOWER ORIGIN: SOUTH AFRICA
STRELIZIA REGINAE unique in its’ very own way, yet they all
FORM: BOLD STRUCTURAL meet at the point of being Super Bold,

COMMENTS: PLANT; LARGE CLUMPS OF STIFF
LEAVES
Powerful And Flamboyant.
Forceful, Bold and Flamboyant. These are the only words that can do the Strelizia
Reginae Justice. Its’ Bold structure, its’ grey-green Aggressive pointy leaves & FOLIAGE: GREY-GREEN WITH
bright orange Flamboyant flower heads all helps this magnificent shrub gives the POINTED TIPS
impression of Power And Dominance to the viewers.
FLOWERS: HARD, BEAK LIKE
FLOWERS
ERIOBOTRYA JAPONICA

Lagerstroemia indica ‫متر حنة أفرجني‬ GROUPING
Color Contrast and Dynamism are the main
TYPE: MEDIUM-LIVING Lagerstroemia Indica’s tools in achieving a

Celebrational, Amusing atmosphere. Using
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this as a source of inspiration; The
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Colorful Ixora (Ground Cover – Layer 1) is
FULL EXPOSURE IXORA added as a preparatory layer for the
Festive combination of colors coming up in
25-30 L/DAY this plant group. As a second layer; the
Tecomaria (Shrub – Layer 2) was added for
FIBROUS (30-50CM) its’ vertical flowerheads that moves
Dynamically to the wind movement in
2-5 METERS response to the Indica’s Dynamic
movement. The Koelreuteria Paniculata
1-2 METERS TECOMARIA
(Tree – Layer 3) was added for its’ vertical
panicles of Vibrant yellow flowers that
ORIGIN: ASIA – N.
LAGERSTROEMIA INDICA INDICA’S FLOWER HEADS AUSTRALIA also Moves to the wind and Contrasts with
the Paniculata’s Green leaves and dark
COMMENTS: FORM: UPRIGHT,DECIDUOUS
ERECT STRUCTURE brown trunk. All these layers of Colors
The upright erect form of the Lagerstroemia Indica makes it more sensitive to
the wind movement which by default gives it a Dynamic dancing nature in FOLIAGE: SMOOTH DARK GREEN And Dynamic Elements were added to this
addition to its’ smooth dark green foliage, the fuchsia flower heads and the LEAVES (BRONZE WHEN YOUNG) plant group in order to achieve a
contrast between them help the Indica involve its’ audience in a very Amusing
Celebrational scene. FLOWERS: ABUNDANT, successful Festive And Celebrational
SOFT-FRINGED, SHOWY FLOWERS
KOELREUTERIA PANICULATA atmosphere.
VERNONIA CINERIA ‫فرينونيا سينرييا‬ GROUPING
Cloudy Warm Color Palette, Rough
TYPE: HERBACEOUS Textures And Very Soft Movement are
PERENNIAL
the main elements the Vernonia Cineria
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settled for as a starting point for this
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grouping achieving by them a Sentimental
FULL EXPOSURE Cinematic atmosphere. The Agave
Americana (Palm Like – layer 1) is added to
10-15 L/DAY this grouping for its’ Warm Yet Dull
shades of colors and for its’ Static
AGAVE AMERICANA
FIBROUS (30-50 CM) nature that responds to the Vernonia
Cineria Faint Dynamism and balances it out.
1.2-1.4 METERS The Albizia Lebbeck (Tree – layer 2) is
added to this group for its Pale-dry
0.9-1.2 METERS looking leaves and for its’ pale yellowish
ORIGIN: EASTERN AND white flowers that are similar in the

VERNONIA CINERIA FLOWER HEADS SOUTHEASTERN UNITED feathery texture to the Albizia Julibrissin
STATES
but very much paler than it. Which
COMMENTS: FORM: BUSHY FORM matches the Vernonia Cineria’s Warm Pale
Warm colors with a faint hue of green, white little flowers that can go
unnoticeable yet creates a hazy ambiguous layer to the eye of the viewer and a Flowerheads.
FOLIAGE: POINTED, PALE
bushy pale yellowish form. All these are the features that makes the Vernonia YELLOWISH TO DARK GREEN LEAVES
Cineria create a Sentimental aura wherever its’ planted. Encouraging its’ viewers
to feel more and sense their surroundings more deeply. FLOWERS: WHITE-PURPLE
FADED FLOWERS ALBIZIA LEBBECK
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DODONIA VISCOSA ‫دودونيا‬ GROUPING
As the Dodonia Viscosa’s started this
TYPE: SHRUB Grouping with activating and Refreshing

the sense of sight, this grouping will be
PUNICA GRANATUM
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targeting the 5 Senses by Activating the
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Consciousness of the users of this
FULL EXPOSURE grouping towards each and everyone of
them, both the Punica Granatum (Small
10-15 L/DAY Shrub – Layer 1) and the Cupressus
Macrocarpa (Large Shrub – Layer 2) scents
SHALLOW/TAP (40-50 CM)
the air with Refreshing citrusy smells
CUPRESSUS MACROCARPA
which helps Refresh and Activate The
1-3 METERS Olfactory Sense of the viewers and also
provides them with a very different
0.6-1.5 METERS physical textures that would activate
their touch sense even if they didn’t get
ORIGIN: JAVA, AUSTRALIA,
DODONIA VISCOSA DODONIA VISCOSA’S LEAVES PACIFIC ISLANDS to touch them. The Diospyros Kaki (Tree –
Layer 3) was added for its’ sugary taste
COMMENTS: FORM: EVER-GREEN UPRIGHT
DENSE SHRUB fruits and dangling leaves that rustles
The Vibrant green, the Spontaneity of the Dodonia Viscosa ‘s leaves pattern
along its’ semi-transparent glossy light weight foliage that shakes to the air FOLIAGE: OVATE, LINEAR, Activating what’s left of the senses
OFTENLY LOBED LEAVES
movement makes this Shrub a Refreshing treat for the eyesight. Activating all (Hearing and Tasting) and by that
its’ viewers senses and creating a state of freshness and consciousness.
Refreshes All The Viewers’ Sensations
FLOWERS: SMALL WHITE
FLOWERS DIOSPYROS KAKI And Bringing Them To Consciousness.
THYMUS VULGARIS ‫زعرت إبري‬ GROUPING
Using Defensiveness as a Main target for
TYPE: EVER-GREEN this grouping the Wedalia (Ground Cover –

Level 1) was added as it’s known for its’
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thorny branches that also implies the
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impression of Repulsiveness despite of
FULL EXPOSURE WEDALIA its’ small bright yellow flower. Adding
another layer of Dread And Hostility, the
10-15 L/DAY Araucaria Bidwilii (Large Tree – Level 2) was

added to this group and with its’ great
FIBROUS (30-50CM) height (in contrast to the Wedalia’s
insignificant height that was chosen to make
2-5 METERS the height of Araucaria Bidwilii more shocking,
and not giving the viewers any kind of
1-2 METERS preparation), hollow form and spiny leaves

,that matches the Thymus Vulgaris’s
ORIGIN: ASIA – N. bushy texture, it would successfully
THYMUS VULGARIS AUSTRALIA
create a Defensive Hostile Repulsive
COMMENTS: FORM: BUSHY, CUSSIOUN
atmosphere.
FORMING & SPREADING
Although it consists of very delicate fine branches and leaves, and despite of
its’ bloom of bright purple or white flowers, the bushy spreading nature of FOLIAGE: FINELY HAIRY, GREY
both the structure and the grey green foliage of the Thymus Vulgaris wins GREEN LEAVES
over its’ fine details and succeeds in making a Dreadful Repulsive shrub that
gives the place it’s planted in an impression of Hostility and Defense. FLOWERS: BRIGHT PURPLE
TO WHITE FLOWERS
ARAUCARIA BIDWILLII

NELUMBO LUTEA ‫نيلم اصفر – اللوتس األصفر‬ GROUPING
Using the Tropical Nature of the Nelumbo
TYPE: HERBACEOUS Lutea plant embodied in its’ Bright colors,
PERENNIAL PLUMERIA ALBA
Big Scale of leaves and responsiveness to
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group of plants; the Plumeria Alba (Shrub –
FULL EXPOSURE Layer 1) was added as it also embodies the
Tropical Spirit through its’ yellowish white
25-30 L/DAY small smooth flowers and its’ big leaves
NELUMBO LUTEA
of dark green. As for the second layer,
FICUS LYRATA
FIBROUS (30-50 CM) Ficus Lyrata (Tree – Layer 2) was added to
compliment the Big scaled leaves of the
0.9-1.8 METERS Nelumbo Lutea with its’ own very dark big
leaves. The Tropical impression can’t just
0.9-1.5 METERS be limited to the Big leaves and the Bright
ORIGIN: EASTERN/NORTH colors it must have that Delightful

AMERICA Refreshing hint in it, which in this grouping
NELUMBO LUTEA’S LEAVES
was added by the Ravenala
COMMENTS: FORM: LINEAR TALL STEM
SPREAD INTO A WIDE LEAF Madagascariensis (Tree – Layer 3) for it’s
The bright yellow green wide leaves lying on top of the Nelumbo Lutea’s sleek
slim linear long stems which makes it move easily in response to either the FOLIAGE: BRIGHT YELLOWISH- very Showy appearance created by it’s
wind movement or the movement of the water its’ planted on, the very showy GREEN LEAVES harmonious very Bright color palette and
yellowish white fragrant flowers it blooms, al that conveys the tropical nature
its’ unique natural patterns.
of this plant. FLOWERS: SHOWY FRAGRANT
YELLOWISH WHITE FLOWERS RAVENALA MADAGASCARIENSIS

Plumbago capensis ‫بلمباجو‬ GROUPING
The contrast between the Plumbago (Shrub
TYPE: EVER-GREEN – Layer 1) ’s bright colors’ variation that
makes it Appealing & Luscious and it’s
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calm degradation of colors that helps it
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RHAPIS-EXCELSA PALMS achieve an Angelic, Heavenly effect will be
FULL EXPOSURE emphasized and brought into action with
the existence of a dynamic element/s,
10-15 L/DAY Therefore, Rhapis Excelsa (Palm – Layer 2)
PLUMBAGO CAPENSIS LEAVES
was added for the nature of its’
FIBROUS ROOT SYSTEM
(30-50CM) Attractive structure & long thin leaves
that moves to the air creating a slight
2-4.5 METERS RHAPIS EXCELSA LEAVES rustling white noise making the space it’s
planted in Peaceful & Heavenly. Adding the
1-3 METERS
beautiful delicate Jacaranda (Tree – Layer
3) adds new scheme of colors to the
ORIGIN: SOUTH AFRICA
PLUMBAGO CAPENSIS PLUMBAGO CAPENSIS FLOWER-HEADS Plumbago’s that goes in harmony with its’
original palette and richens its’ Calming &
COMMENTS: FORM: SEMI-CLIMBING SHRUB
WITH SLENDER BRANCHING STEMS
Heavenly effect.
The calm contrast between the Plumbago Capensis’s Bright Green leaves and
its’ bright blue small salver shaped flowers makes this shrub appeal very FOLIAGE: ALTERNATE, SIMPLE,
Luscious to its’ viewers. Its’ smooth degradation of colors also gives it an ENTIRE,OBLONG, BRIGHT GREEN-BLUE-
GRAY TOUCH
Calming sense that makes it Angelic with keeping the Luscious nature of it
alive. FLOWERS: BLUE, SALVER
SHAPED 4CM LONG FLOWERS JACARANDA (CLOSE-UP)

Laurus nobilis ‫غار‬ GROUPING
The Neutrality of Laurus Nobilis (Large
TYPE: EVER-GREEN Shrub – Layer 2) ’s colors and textures
makes its’ effect undetermined for users
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as it can reveal either a sense of
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defensiveness or a sense of Safety and
FULL EXPOSURE
Embracement. So to insure and enrichen
TO PART SHADE
VINCA the Nobilis’s effect of Safety, the Vinca
25-30 L/DAY (Shrub – Layer 1) is added to this grouping
for its’ Jeuvinility & Delightful appearance
FIBROUS (50-70 CM) that would easily wipe off any traces of
defensiveness that the Laurus Nobilis
3-9 METERS would hold or reveal, along with the
Cassia Nodossa (Tree – Layer 3) ’s
1.5-6 METERS
Embracing nature because of its’ warm
CASSIA NODOSA
ORIGIN: NORTHERN AFRICA, colors and very wide shade that insures
LAURUS NOBILIS LAURUS NOBILIS’S LEAVES WESTERN ASIA, SOUTHERN
its’ inviting nature to users by giving them
EUROPE
a Safe shelter from direct sunlight on hot
FRAGRANT LARGE SHRUBS
days.
The Verticality of the Laurus Nobilis and its’ Dense upright structure makes it
act as a Shelter/Border for any place and by that induce the Feeling of Safety FOLIAGE: FRAGRANT BRIGHT TO
to the place its’ surrounding. Its’ small yellowish flowers and its’ Fragrant DARK GREEN LEAVES
Bright to dark green leaves turns it from being a repulsive border to a

Pleasant one that induces feelings of Safety And Embracement. FLOWERS: SMALL YELLOWISH
WHITE FLOWERS CASSIA NODOSA FLOWERHEADS
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PUNICA GRANATUM ‫زهور‬ ‫رمان‬ GROUPING
Responding to the Punica Granatum
TYPE: DECIDUOUS (Shrub – Layer 2) ’s Delicate flowers
and color palette, The Acalypha
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(Shrub – Layer 1) was added for its’
FULL EXPOSURE ACALYPHA LEAVES Delicate light leaves and for its’
color palette that builds up to the
PUNICA GRANATUM’S LEAVES 10-15 L/DAY Punica’s achieving a Harmonious
Warm Delightful palette for this
FIBROUS (30-50 CM)
grouping. Crowning this grouping with
1-1.5 METERS the Bauhinia Hookeri (Tree – Layer 3)

for its’ warm bright shade of green
0.3-1 METERS leaves , Delicate white flowerheads
BAUHINIA HOOKERI
that has a Delightful dash of red in
PUNICA GRANATUM’S FLOWERS ORIGIN: SOUTH WEST ASIA
PUNICA GRANATUM it and its’ special Jeuvinile structure
COMMENTS: FORM: DECIDUOUS,UPRIGHT,
ROUNDED, COMPACT SHRUB OR that imples and emphasizes its’
SMALL TREE
The Degradation of Colors in both the foliage (glossy bright green and red sense of Delight.
narrow leaves) and the Delightful layered flowers (Red, Red-Orange to White FOLIAGE: NARROW, UBLONG
GLOSSY BRIGHT GREEN 8CM LONG
Long Flowers) in the Punica Granatum Is the Main Key to its’ Sophisticated LEAVES
Delicacy. As it shows a great canvas of Built Up Colors moving Delightfully
between shades of cold green and moving to the warmest of shades. FLOWERS: RED/RED
ORANGE,FUNNEL SHAPED 5 PETALED BAUHINIA HOOKERI’S FLOWERS
4 CM LONG FLOWERS
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LANTANA CAMARA ‫النتانا كامارا‬ GROUPING
Warm Colors and Sense Of Familiarity was
TYPE: EVER-GREEN picked from the Lantana Camara’ (Shrub –
BOUGANVELLIA Layer 1) s features to be the main points of
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inspiration for this grouping.
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Therefore, Jatropha Integerrima for its’
FULL EXPOSURE warm colors and open leaves that makes
the viewer feel Invited And Familiar with
10-15 L/DAY JATROPHA INTEGERRIMA the place. Then comes the Bouganvellia
(Shrub/Climber – Layer 2) with its’ variety of
FIBROUS (30-50 CM) colors and its’ Commonness that helps the
visitors of the place get Familiar with the
LANTANA CAMARA
1-2 METERS place easily and its’ super light rustling
flowerheads that implies a feeling of
1-1.5 METERS
Warmth with the way it softly moves to
the wind. Lastly, the Cassia Fistula (Tree –
ORIGIN: TROPICAL REGIONS,
FLOWERHEADS LEAVES AFRICA & AMERICA Layer 3) was added for its’ downward
panicles of flowers that reaches down for

SHRUB
The contrast between Warm Vibrant shades of the Lantana Camara and the the people implying a Sense Of Being
fact that its’ commonly used due to its’ long periods of blooming makes it a FOLIAGE: Welcomed And Familiar At Their souls.
bush that implies a sense of Familiarity to the place by creating a preparatory OVAL,POINTED,SCENTED GREEN
LEAVES
zone for it that’s well recognized by the passer bys.
FLOWERS: FORMS IN CLUSTERS,
VARIES IN COLORS ALL YEAR ROUND CASSIA FISTULA

Santolina Chamaecyparissus ‫شيح خرساني‬ GROUPING
Taking the Boldness and Uniqueness of the
TYPE:GROUND-COVER Santolina Chamacyparissus as a reference

for this grouping as they proved their
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success in being the Santolina’s point of
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strength; Agave Americana, Sterlizia
FULL EXPOSURE Reginae and Grevillea Robusta were added
AGAVE AMERICANA STRELIZIA REGINAE as each of them has its’ own unique
8-10 L/DAY appearance;
The Sterlizia Reginae (Shrub – Layer1) for
FIBROUS (20-30 CM) its’ very Unique pointed flowers of Bold
color and Unique leaves, The Agave
0.6-0.6 METERS Americana (Succulent – Layer 2) for its’
Unique grey-ish color that goes in harmony
1 METER with the Santolina’s but with a very
different bold pointy texture and by that
ORIGIN: W. AND C.
SANTOLINA CHAMAECYPARISSUS MEDITERRANEAN achieve a variety of textures that
FORM: COMPACT ROUNDED enrichens the uniqueness of this grouping

COMMENTS: SMALL SHRUBS PRODUCING and lastly comes the Grevillea Robusta
The Unique appearance, Rough texture that’s similar to coral reefs and very WHITE WOOLY SHOOTS
special pale grey-ish, blue-ish white color of leaves all contribute into (Tree – Layer 3) with its’ bold looks achieved
FOLIAGE: SLENDER, NARROWLY
achieving the extremely Bold look of the Santolina Chamaecyparissus, and OBLONG GREY-WHITE LEAVES by its’ dense foliage and its’ great height
making it a one of a kind plant that expresses the specialty of the place it’s
planted in. and verticality to complete this grouping
FLOWERS: BRIGHT YELLOW
FLOWER HEADS GREVILLEA ROBUSTA of exquisitely unique elements.
SALVIA SPLENDENS ‫سالفيا محراء‬ GROUPING
To imitate the Playfulness And Vividness
of the Salvia Splendens and bringing them
TYPE: EVER-GREEN
more to life a pure green element should
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be added along with few other elements of
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colorful shades to create a contrast that
FULL EXPOSURE OXALIS CORNACULATA would give this grouping the Playfulness
And Vivid hint that the Salvia Splendens
10-15 L/DAY started. Therefore, Oxalis Cornaculata

(Ground Cover – Layer1) was added to act as a
FIBROUS (50-70CM) base for the Salvia Splendens (Shrub –
Layer2) ‘s colors that appears right on top
0.9-1.2 METERS of it, then comes the Acacia Farnesiana
(Small tree – Layer3) with its’ scrambled
0.23-0.35 METERS crawling branches and its’ puffy small
TECOMA CASTANIFOLIA
flowers that contrasts with the branches
ORIGIN: BRAZIL creating a Vivid scene, then lastly comes
SALVIA SPLENDENS FLOWER HEADS
the Tecoma Castanifolia (Tree – Layer 4)
COMMENTS: FORM: ERECT BUSHY FORM
with its’ vertical upright branches that
The Salvia Splendens’s long flower panicles, delicate light bell shaped
petals and the way they all move to the air responsively gives the Salvia a FOLIAGE: OVAL, POINTED, moves to the air Playfully and with its’
SLIGHTLY HAIRY, PALE TO DARK
Playful nature. The contrast between the Splendens’s deep green leaves GREEN LEAVES (UP TO 8CM LONG) bright bell shaped flowers that falls to
and its’ bright red delicate flowers achieves a Vivid scene to the viewers.
the ground creating a sweet pond of
FLOWERS: LONG-TUBE
BRIGHT RED FLOWERS ACACIA FARNESIANA yellow under it.
LAWSONIA ALBA SYN. L. INERMIS ‫حنة بلدي‬ GROUPING
Being Zen is a state of mind that’s built on
the togetherness of senses and the focus
TYPE: EVER-GREEN
achieved by it. So to achieve that state in
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this grouping a list of elements that
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doesn’t necessarily go in harmony with
FULL EXPOSURE CESTRUM NOCTURNUM each others yet together achieve the
sense of Balance the Lawsonia Alba (Large
10-15 L/DAY Shrub – Layer3) started. That list starts
with the Cestrum Nocturnum (Shrub – Layer1)

FIBROUS (30-50CM) for its’ fragrant that Balances between
the visual sense of the viewers and the
3-4 METERS olfactory sense. Then comes the Adinadra
Miletti (Shrub – Layer2) with its’ leaves that
ADINADRA MILETTI
2-2.5 METERS degrade from pale green to warm shades
of orange and red along side the Ficus
ORIGIN: ARGENTINA,
LAWSONIA ALBA SYN. L. INERMIS LEAVES AURUGUAY Religiousa (Tree – Layer 4) that enjoys the
same degradation of color yet has a glossy
COMMENTS: FORM: LARGE SHRUB OR
SMALL TREE texture that Balances out the roughness
Vertical branches holding curvilinear leaves, Bright semi transparent leaves
climbing over pale warm brown branches. A bunch of contrasting elements of Lawsonia Alba.
FOLIAGE: MID-DARK GREEN
all unite to give the Lawsonia Alba Syn. L. Inermis a Balanced appearance VERTICAL FOLIAGE
and by that achieve a Zen mood when placed in a right grouping.
FLOWERS: MANY TINY
FRAGRANT FLOWERS
FICUS RELIGIOUSA

tecomaria ‫تيكوماريا‬ GROUPING
Playing along the Tecomaria (Shrub/Climber –
TYPE: HERBACEOUS Layer 2) ‘s Palette of Contrasting Vibrant
PERENNIAL
colors, The Duranta Erecta (Shrub – Layer 1)
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was added for its’ bright yellow-green
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leaves to enrichen that contrasting
FULL EXPOSURE DURANTA ERECTA palette and help it convey the Enthusiasm
of the Tecomaria. Comes after than the
10-15 L/DAY Cupressus Macrocarpa (Shrub/Tree – Layer 3)

for its’ different textures and shades of
FIBROUS (30-50 CM) color, the Dynamic way its’ tips move to
the air and for the hidden aroma that it
TECOMARIA
1.2-1.4 METERS holds acting as a treat that excites the
user and by that achieving a mood of
0.9-1.2 METERS CUPRESSUS MACROCARPA Enthusiasm. Crowning that grouping with
ORIGIN: EASTERN AND Bouganvellia (Climber – Layer 4) for its’

FLOWER HEADS SOUTHEASTERN UNITED uniquely light structure that makes it very
STATES
prone to move along the wind creating by
COMMENTS: FORM: BUSHY FORM that a sense of Dynamism and with its’
The Tecomaria’s vibrant contrast of colors between the yellowish green
leaves and bright red/orange flower heads along with its’ clustered variation of colors contribute in the
FOLIAGE: POINTED, PALE
flowerheads’ Dynamism resembled by its’ ability to move to the wind helps YELLOWISH TO DARK GREEN LEAVES Enthusiastic effect of the grouping.
the Tecomaria acquire its’ Enthusiastic effect and appearance.
FLOWERS: WHITE-PURPLE
FADED FLOWERS BOUGANVELLIA
Callistemon citrinus ‫فرشة الزجاج الليموني‬ GROUPING
Corresponding to the Callistemon Citrinus
(Large Shrub – Layer 2) ‘s unique type of
TYPE: EVER-GREEN
Harmony & Balance that are based on
APRIL
contrast; a couple of elements that are in
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contrast to each other yet creates a
FULL EXPOSURE BLUMEA BALSAMIFERA Harmonious Balanced scene for the eyes of
the viewers. Firstly, the Blumea
25-30 L/DAY Balsamifera (Shrub – Layer1) was added for
its’ pointy prominent structure and leaves
FIBROUS (50-70CM) that Balances out the haziness and
FICUS RELIGIOUSA LEAVES
lightness of the Callistemon and for its’
3-5 METERS bright green leaves that goes in Harmony
with the Callistemon’s bright leaves and
1.5-3 METERS lastly comes the Ficus Religiousa (Tree –
Layer 3) with its’ dash of red that would
ORIGIN: S.E. AUSTRALIA
CALLISTEMON CITRINUS CALLISTEMON CITRINUS LEAVES Harmonize perfectly with the Callistemon’s
brushy flowers during its’ blooming time
COMMENTS: FORM: LARGE SHRUB
and Balance out the greenness of the
Red hairy flower heads Balancing its’ dim yellowish green leaves during the
Callistemon’s blooming time. The same flowerheads that turns into brown whole grouping throughout the year,
FOLIAGE: NARROW, LANCE
vertical dry panicles that creates a very Harmonious scene with its’ SHAPED & LEATHERY LEAVES
surrounding leaves. Achieving a Balanced, Neutral palette of colors and
texture that by default reflects on the place its’ planted in. FLOWERS: BRILLIANT
CRIMSON-RED FLOWERS IN SPIKES
FICUS RELIGIOUSA

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PALMS
BISMARCKIA NOBILIS ‫بسماركيا‬ GROUPING
In order to create a grouping that speaks
the same language of Power &
TYPE: EVER-GREEN
Impressiveness of the Bismarckia Nobilis
(Palm – Layer 3), a number of features is
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put into consideration; firstly, the Smoky
FULL EXPOSURE SINECIO CINERARIA color palette that was emphasized by the
existence of the Senecio Cineraria
LEAVES 25-30 L/DAY (Shrub/Ground Cover – Layer 1) and after
that comes the Pointy Sharp texture of
FIBROUS (120-150CM) leaves that resembles Dominance that also
can be found in the thorns of the
12-15 METERS Euphorbia Milii (Succulent – Layer 2), last but
not least comes the Massiveness that’s
UP TP 5 METERS EUPHORBIA MILII existent in the Bismarckia’s Heavy Leaves
and that is also existent in the form and
ORIGIN: MADAGASCAR
FRUITS BISMARCKIA NOBILIS size of the Taxodium Distichum (Tree –
Layer 4). All these featured combined in
COMMENTS: FORM: MASSIVE TROPICAL
FAN PALM one grouping succeed in making it super
A Massive tropical fan form, a foliage that consists of significantly heavy
broad leaves ending with extremely Pointy Sharp tips, a palette of Smoky FOLIAGE: HEAVY BROAD GRAY Dominant & Powerful. A Grouping that
colors that reveals Boldness. A set of features that can’t be found in any LEAVES resembles Authority.
other plant but the Impressive Bismarckia Nobilis that resembles nothing
but Power. FLOWERS: FRAGRANT,
WHITE, NOT SHOWY TAXODIUM DISTICHUM

ROYSTONEA REGIA ‫خنيل ملوكي‬ GROUPING
The Royalty and Elegance of the
Roystonea Regia (Palm – Layer 4) are
TYPE: EVER-GREEN
undeniable as they were reassured by
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their existence all of its’ parts.
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ZINNIA ELEGANS Therefore; responding its’ Elegance
FULL EXPOSURE requires a bunch of Sophisticated elements
such as the Zinnia Elegance (Shrub – Layer 1) for
25-30 L/DAY its’ Subtle palette of colors that moves

from light pink to yellow at the central
FIBROUS (120-150CM) Crown of its’ flowers making each and
everyone of them a Queen on its’ own, a
DURANTA ERECTA
15-20 METERS palette that reveals nothing but Elegance
and Royalty specially when accompanied by
6-10 METERS the Duranta Erecta (Shrub - Layer 2) that not
only helps highlighting the warm colors of
ORIGIN: Cuba & Panama
YOUNG ROYSTONEA FULL GROWN ROYSTONEA REGIA the Zinnia giving it more Importance but
also works as a preparatory layer for the
COMMENTS: FORM: SINGLE SMOOTH WHITE
TRUNK Exquisite Canna Generalis (Shrub – Layer 3) with
Roystonea Regia, a palm that’s usually chosen to outline Important paths
and Royal areas. A choice that must’ve had a reason behind it; might be its’ beautifully Harmonious colors and
FOLIAGE: LONG DARKGREEN
because of the Elegant palette of Harmonious Elegant colors, might be the FEATHER SHAPED superbly Elegant bright orange flower that
length of the Proud trunk or the Smooth texture of it. takes the grouping into a new level of
FLOWERS: TINY CUP
SHAPED WHITE Royalty and Pride.
CANNA GENERALIS

PHOENIX DACTYLIFERRA ‫خنيل البلح‬ GROUPING
The Welcoming nature of the Dacyliferra
(Palm – Layer 4) resembled by both of its’
TYPE: EVER-GREEN
form & fruits and its’ Attractiveness is
APRIL
completed in these grouping by the
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addition of few more elements that
FULL EXPOSURE increases its’ sense of Welcoming through
ALLIUM TUBEROSUM
different features. Firstly, COLORS!
25-30 L/DAY Adding colors has always been a strength

point when it comes to Attracting people’s
FIBROUS (120-150CM) eyes. Therefore; both the Allium
Tuberosum (Ground Cover – Layer 1) and the
15-20 METERS Plumbago Capensis (Shrub – Layer 2) were
added to create a Subtle palette of
5-7 METERS contrasting Calm hues of colors, making it
PLUMBAGO CAPENSIS
more Attractive yet Comfortable to look
ORIGIN: N.AFRICA &
TEXTURE PHOENIX DACTYLIFERRA W.ASIA at. After playing on the chord of visual
sense by using a calming Welcoming palette
COMMENTS: FORM: TALL
of colors comes the olfactory sense that
Aside from the Attractive pattern of its’ trunk that grabs the walker-bys
sight and Attention and its’ long three-dimensional greyish-green leaves is stimulated through the Ocimum
FOLIAGE: 3D GREYISH GREEN
that when planted in clusters casts a great shadow beneath it Welcoming LEAVES Basillicum (Shrub – Layer 3) Fragrant scent
people to have some rest from walking, Phoenix Dactyliferra is widely
that’ll also act as a point of Attraction
known for its’ fruits that Generously covers its’ trunk’s upper part during FLOWERS: BOWL SHAPED
CREAMY FLOWERS and An Invitation to the space its’ in.
its’ blooming time making it more Attractive and Recognizable. OCIMUM BASILLICUM
CHRYSALIDOCARPUS LUTENSENS ‫أريكا صفراء‬ GROUPING
The sense of Dynamism that the
Chrysalisocarpus Lutensens (Palm – Layer
TYPE: EVER-GREEN
4) assures was the main point of
APRIL
inspiration for this group. Therefore; the
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main aim was to choose more elements that
FULL EXPOSURE IPOMEA would add to its’ Dynamism, creating by
that an Amusing scene to the viewers.
25-30 L/DAY Using Ipomea (Ground Cover – Layer 1) for

the Subtleness of its’ flower heads that
FIBROUS (50-70CM) makes it more prone to move to the wind
contributing with that in increasing the
5-7 METERS sense of Dynamism & Amusement specially
as its’ accompanied by the Codiaeum
UP TO 4 METERS Variegatum (Shrub – Layer 2) the long
leaves of which moves to the air messily
ORIGIN: MADAGASCAR
LEAVES CHRYSALIDOCARPUS LUTENSENS and have a variety of Different hues of
CODIAEUM VARIEGATUM colors and the Penissetum (Shrub – Layer 3)

COMMENTS: FORM: UP-RIGHT, VASE
SHAPED PALM LIKE for its’ heads that glows in the sun and
The Messiness of the Chrysalidocarpus Lutensens elements whether it be
coming from its’ spiral Compound leaves or from its’ Different Intertwined for its’ lightness that also makes it more
FOLIAGE: SPIRAL ODD
shades of green from bright to mid to dark green or its’ responsiveness To NUMBERED COMPOUND LEAVES likely to move to the wind.
The Air Movement; all combined implies a sense of Dynamism to the place
it’s placed in . FLOWERS: YELLOW WHITE IN
PANICLES
PENNISETUM

RAVENALA MADAGASCARIENSIS ‫رافيناال‬ GROUPING TROPICAL
The Ravenala Madagascariensis (Palm –
Layer 3) is a plant that offers an
TYPE: EVER-GREEN
Impressive Scenery to the viewers
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instead of interacting with them in an
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indirect way, so in order to complete that
FULL EXPOSURE wonderful Tropical scene, the Sterlitzia
STERLITZIA REGINAE
Reginae (Shrub – Layer 1) was added for
25-30 L/DAY its’ relativeness to the family of the
Ravenala as for its’ leaves that looks
FIBROUS (50-70CM)
like a miniature of the Ravenala’s and
for its’ Fierce flowerheads that pops out
6 - 9 METERS
contributing by that in the Wondrous
Scenery performed by the Ravenala
UP TO 6 METERS
along with the Cotinus Coggygria (Tree –
ORIGIN: MADAGASCAR Layer 2) that assures the Tropical
LEAVES RAVENALA MADAGASCARIENSIS
ambience of the Ravenala with its’
COMMENTS: FORM: GREEN TRUNK. Massive Soft leaves and with its’ Bright
Ravenala Madagascariensis, a palm that’s usually associated with Tropical SYMMETRICAL CROWN shades of green.
ambiances. It can be for its’ large wide Bright green leaves & its’ green FOLIAGE: LONG DEEP GREEN FAN
trunk that’s braided into a symmetrical crown of Soothing colors and Soft SHAPED LEAVES
textures that together successfully create a wonderful Showy scene.
FLOWERS: SMALL CREAM
WHITE IN CANE SHAPED BRACTS CONTINUS COGGYGRIA

CYCAS revoluta ‫سيكاس ذيل اجلمل‬ GROUPING
In order to perfect That Delightful
scenery performed by the Cycass
TYPE: EVER-GREEN
Revoluta (Palm Like – Layer 2) some Pretties
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had to be added to the grouping in which
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the Cycas is added. Therefore; the
FULL EXPOSURE IPOMEA Ipomea (Ground Cover – Layer 1) was
added for its’ Light lilac petal that
25-30 L/DAY speaks nothing but Delight along with the
Yucca Gloriosa (Palm – Layer 3) for its’
FIBROUS (50-70CM)
pointy dark green leaves that moves
Lightly to the wind accompanying its’
2 - 3 METERS
white panicles of Delicate creamy white
flowers and the Bougainvillea (Climber –
1 – 1.5 METERS
YUCCA GLORIOSA Layer 4) for its’ vibrant bright colored
ORIGIN: W.AUSTRALIA , petals and its’ Lightness that helps it

CYCASS JAPAN
move softly to the wind along with the
COMMENTS: FORM: ROBUST Cycas Revoluta creating a Magically
The small Height of the Cycass Revoluta that makes its’ trunk nearly STEMMED CYCAD
Delightful scenery to the viewers/users,
hidden under the leathery blue bright to dark green long Bushy leaves that FOLIAGE: LEATHERY BLUE
grows in a polar order erectly making its’ move to the wind in Childish GREEN LONG LEAVES
Luscious way performing by that a Delightful dance/scenery to the viewers
to watch. FLOWERS: FEMALE AND
MALE CONES
BOUGAINVILLEA
BURASSUS FLABELIFFER ‫بوراس مروحي‬ GROUPING
In order to strengthen the Defensive
TYPE: EVER-GREEN natural sense of the Burassus
Flabeliffer (Palm – Layer2) by matching
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it in Dreadfulness by texture and
FULL EXPOSURE color. Therefore; the Corallodiscus

CORALLODISCUS LANUGINOSUS
Lanuginosus (Succulent – Layer 1) was
25-30 L/DAY added for its’ grey pale color that
expresses Dreadfulness and its’
FIBROUS (120 - 150CM)
intertwined leaves that implies
Confusion And Fear, another
12 – 18 METERS
important element in this grouping is
5 – 8 METERS the Araucaria Bidwilii (Tree – Layer 3)
for its’ Sharp thorny textured
ORIGIN: TROPICS
LEAVES BURASSUS FLABELIFFER leaves and great height that implies
COMMENTS: FORM: ROBUST Greatness and Dreadfulness.
The Fearful nature of the Burassus Flabeliffer is made by many of its’ STEMMED CYCAD
features one of them is the great height of this palm, another one is the FOLIAGE: LEATHERY BLUE
Dense fan shaped foliage of it and the Pale palette of colors found in both GREEN LONG LEAVES
of its’ leaves and trunk that gives it an extreme Dreadful appearance
causing it to be an element that would be added to a private place to FLOWERS: SHOWY
Protect and Defend it. ARAUCARIA BIDWILII

ARCHONTOPHOENIX alexandrae ‫أرشنتوفيونكس‬ GROUPING
The addition of Archontophoenix
TYPE: EVER-GREEN Alexandrae to any space definitely
makes it more Live Full due to its’
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contrasting color palette and rapid
FULL EXPOSURE Movement to the air; so by following

ASPARGUS DENSIFLOURS
its’ lead of Contrasting Colors and
25-30 L/DAY Textures and Responsiveness To
The Air Movement, three elements
FIBROUS (50-70CM)
OSTEOSPERMUM
were added to this grouping to
increase its’ Vital Lively nature;
2 - 3 METERS
firstly the Aspargus Densiflours
1 – 1.5 METERS (Ground Cover – Layer 1) for its’ bright
green color and its’ Contrast with

ORIGIN: W.AUSTRALIA ,
LEAVES ARCHONTOPHOENIX ALEXANDRAE JAPAN the Osteospermum (Shrub – Layer 2) ‘s
COMMENTS: FORM: LONG GREY deep green leaves and white purple
The Archontophoenix Alexandrae’s slim multiple grey trunks that Contrasts SLIM TRUNKS centered flowerheads and the
in color with its feathery leaves -that Moves rapidly to the air creating by FOLIAGE: BRIGHT GREEN
that a Lively atmosphere in a space- adds Vitality to the space its’ planted FEATHERY LEAVES
Codiaeum Variegatum (Shrub – Layer 3)
in by using a Contrasting palette of color between pale and bright.
FLOWERS:
CODIAEUM VARIEGATUM
CHAMAEROPS HUMILIS ‫كامريوبس‬ GROUPING
Ascending layers and Clustering can be
used as the main keywords for the
TYPE: EVER-GREEN
Chamaerops Humilis (Palm – Layer 3)’s
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Confidence and Showing Off attitude.
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Therefore; creating Ascending layers of
FULL EXPOSURE other Clustural elements is a must
MISCANTHUS SINESIS
that’s attained by not only the use of
25-30 L/DAY Miscanthus Sinesis (Ground Cover – Layer 1)
for its’ Bushy form that glows in the sun
FIBROUS (90 – 100 CM)
responding to and highlighting the nature
of the Chamaerops Clustered leaves but
2 – 3 METERS
also by adding the beautiful Caesalpinia
(Shrub – Layer 2) for its’ extremely Showy
2 – 4 METERS CAESALPINIA GILLIESII
Elegant flowerheads that reveals
ORIGIN: MEDITTERANEAN Confidence most of all to insure that
LEAVES CHAMAEROPS HUMILIS SEA BASEN
sense in the grouping along with the
COMMENTS: FORM: BUSHY peacocks’ tail shape of the Chamaerops
The Chamaerops Humilis nature is to grow in Degrading Dense Clusters SHRUBBY PALM
Leaves,
causing both the trunks and the fan shaped leaves to compose a Structure FOLIAGE: BROAD GREYISH
that is similar to the peacocks’ tail, which in turn reveal the same GREEN LEAVES
impression of Showing Off & Confidence that the peacock’s tail preveal.
FLOWERS: YELLOW IN DENSE
HIDDEN PANICLES CAESALPINIA GILLIESII (FLOWERHEADS)

DRACAENA DRACO ‫دراسينا التنني‬ GROUPING repelling
To insure the deliverance of the Repelling
message that the Dracaena Draco (Palm –
TYPE: EVER-GREEN
Layer 3) preveals with all of its’ elements,
more Repelling items had to be added to it.
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Thus, the Wedalia (Ground Cover – Layer 1) is
FULL EXPOSURE WEDALIA added to this grouping as for its’ Thorny
textured stems and vibrant yellow flower
25-30 L/DAY heads that contrasts with its’ mid-green

leaves in a way that Disturbs the eyes of
FIBROUS (90 – 100 CM) the viewers. The thorny texture of the
stems of the Wedalia along with the Rough
2 – 3 METERS Texture of the Santolina
Chamaecyparissus (Ground Cover – Level 2)
2 – 4 METERS SANTOLINA CHAMAECYPARISSUS and the Pale Unattractive Grey color.
Using the density of the Draco’s leaves as

ORIGIN: CANARY ISLANDS
LEAVES DRACAENA DRACO an inspiration the Sophora Arizonica (Tree
– Layer 2) was added for its’ Dense foliage
COMMENTS: FORM: GREYISH
that acts as a Repelling barrier to the
The pointy erect green leaves of the Dracaena Draco that looks like it TRUNK
viewers.
has exploded from it’s Pale thick greyish trunk/trunks, leaving because FOLIAGE: POINTY ERECT GREEN
of that a very Shocking Intimidating scene to the viewers. Making it by LEAVES
that a great tool for Repelling visitors from certain zones.
FLOWERS:
SOPHORA ARIZONICA

WODYETIA BIFURCATA ‫فوكس تيل‬ GROUPING
Attempting to complete the Attractive
nature & appearance of the Wodyetia
TYPE: EVER-GREEN
Bifurcata (Palm – Layer 4) is a hard mission
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as for the Wodyetia’s Remarkable
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appearance that makes it a Stand Alone
FULL EXPOSURE GAZANIA CHANSONETTE element that needs nothing beside it to
Impress the viewers but complementing it
25-30 L/DAY is a whole different story. Therefore; the

Gazania Chansonette (Ground Cover – Layer 1)
FIBROUS (90 – 100 CM) is added for its’ magnificently Charming
hues of colors that makes it relatively
2 – 3 METERS Attractive to the Wodyetia, comes after it
the Pennisetum (Shrub – Layer 2) for its’
2 – 4 METERS PENNISSETUM features that makes it Alluring to the
human-eye as its’ hairy flower panicles
ORIGIN: CANARY ISLANDS
LEAVES WODYETIA BIFURCATA
glow in the sunlight as it moves to wind
performing an Amusing scenery
COMMENTS: FORM: ERECT GREY
complimented by the movement of the
The arched bright deep green leaves of the Wodyetia Bifurcata that TRUNK
Remarkable bloody red Cordyline ( Shrub –
spreads in several planes Crowning the erect grey – bright green trunk FOLIAGE: ARCHED BRIGHT DEEP
and moving Serendipitously to the wind makes it a very important point GREEN LEAVES IN SEVERAL PLANES Layer 3)’s leaves.
of Attraction and Impressiveness to the users of the place its’ planted
in. FLOWERS:
INFLORESCENSE CORDYLINE FRUTICOSA

SYAGRUS ROMANZOFFIANA ‫خنيل الكوكس‬ GROUPING
The Femininity of the Syagrus
Romanzoffiana (Palm – Layer 4) resembled by
TYPE: EVER-GREEN
the delicacy of its’ Feathery leaves and the
AUGUST
slimness of its’ Soft textured trunk can be
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complimented by the usage of Sesuvium
Portulacastrum (Ground Cover – Layer 1) for
FULL EXPOSURE SESUVIUM PORTULACASTRUM
its’ leaves that has a very Shiny Soft
texture and tiny Delicate star shaped
25-30 L/DAY
flowers. A Delicacy that can be found in the
Ruellia Simplex (Shrub – Layer 2) ‘s Light Soft
FIBROUS (120 -150 CM)
lilac flowers and slim pointy leaves. All
crowned by the existence of the Albizzia
10 -13 METERS
Julibrissin (Tree – Layer 3) as for It has a
wide foliage and a Smooth, Thin, relatively
6-7 METERS RUELLIA SIMPLEX
short trunk or multiple trunks that grows
ORIGIN: BRAZIL into multiple branches. During its’ blooming

SYAGRUS ROMANZOFFIANA SYAGRUS ROMANZOFFIANA time; it’s Feathery Flower Heads appear in
COMMENTS: clusters at the end of its’ branches. The

FORM: SLIM TALL
TRUNK Delicacy and opacity of this tree’s flower
The way its’ slim tall trunk grows vertically in a proud way then divides
into Feathery type of bright green leaves giving its’ upper part an FOLIAGE: FEATHER TYPE heads, leaves, Harmonious colors and details
appearance that is similar to the Crown Of A Queen, resembling the FRONDS make Albizia a highly Sophisticated addition
Feminine nature and impression of the Syagrus Romanzoffiana. to this grouping.
FLOWERS:BRUSH LIKE
WHITE FLOWERS ALBIZZIA JULIBRISSIN

RHAPIS EXCELSA ‫خنيل الرابس‬ GROUPING
The Dynamism of the Rhapis Excelsa
(Palm – Layer 3) is the main factor of
TYPE: EVER-GREEN
Lush And Amusement in that grouping, a
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sense that can be enriched by the
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existence of other elements such as a
FULL EXPOSURE HYPRICUM JAPONICUM Variation of colors and textures. Firstly
comes the Hypricum Japonicum (Ground
25-30 L/DAY Cover – Layer 1) for its’ Contrasting
colors of Bright yellow and green, a
contrast that adds Liveliness to the
grouping along side the Dynamic pretties
1 – 1.5 METERS
that are added resembled in the Ocimum
Basillicum (Shrub – Layer 2) for its’
1.5 – 5 METERS OCIMUM BASILLICUM
vertical panicles of aromatic flowerheads
ORIGIN: S.CHINA alongside the Jacaranda (Tree – Layer 4)
LEAVES RHAPIS EXCELSA
for its’ Chilly color palette and Soft
COMMENTS: FORM: BAMBOO – flowers that adds a new sort of
The unique structure of the Rhapis Excelsa and its’ lightness that comes REED LIKE STEMS
Dynamism to the grouping.
from the Bamboo/Reed like stems holding Lustrous dark green clusters FOLIAGE: LUSTROUS DENSE
of pointy that gets lighter as we move to the list makes it an amusing DARK GREEN LEAVES
element that adds an enjoyable scene to the users causing them a
luscious mood. FLOWERS: TINY CREAMY
PANICLES JACARANDA

PHOENIX ROEBELENII ‫فونيكس روبيليين‬ GROUPING
To Enhance the Embracing impression
TYPE: EVER-GREEN of the Phoenix Roebelenii (Palm –
Layer 2), the Vinca (Ground Cover – Layer
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1) was added for its’ Warm variety of
FULL EXPOSURE colors that attracts people and

surround them with its’ little bright
LEAVES
25-30 L/DAY flowers that sways SOftly to the
VINCA
wind creating a beautiful Enjoyable
scene. The Cassia Fistula (Tree –
Layer 3) was added for its’ downward
3 – 5 METERS
panicles of flowers that Reaches
3 – 5 METERS Down for the people implying a Sense
Of Being Welcomed And Embracement
ORIGIN: S. E. ASIA
TRUNK PHOENIX ROEBELENII At Their souls.
COMMENTS: FORM: SMALL TO
The arched bright grey green leaves of the Phoenix Roebelenii that MEDIUM CYLINDER
spreads in several planes Crowning the Cylinderical trunk and moving FOLIAGE: SPIRAL COMPOUND
Serendipitously to the wind while reaching down for the ground because GREY GREEN LEAFLETS
of its’ shortness that implies Embracement and Connectivity.
FLOWERS: INFLORSCENCE
CASSIA FISTULA
Pachyodium lamerel ‫باكيبديوم‬ GROUPING EXOTIC
The key to the Exoticness of the
Pachodium Lamerel (Palm Like – Layer 3) is
TYPE: DECIDUOUS
VARIETY. Mainly in textures but it was
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also slightly found in colors. To make this
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exotic sense more prominent in a space, a
FULL EXPOSURE variety of Textures and Colors is
PORTULACA AFRA
FLOWERHEAD acheived through the existence of
25-30 L/DAY Portulaca Afra (Ground Cover – Layer 1) with
its’ light green soft leaves and red-ish
FIBROUS (30-50CM)
stems that contrasts with them but
harmonizes with the Hibiscus (Shrub –
3-4 METERS
Layer 2) that has bright red delicate
flowers in colors. And that contrasts in
LEAVES UP TO 2 METERS
HIBISCUS
Texture with the Eriobotrya Japonica
ORIGIN: MADAGASCAR (Tree – Layer 4) ‘s Pointy sharp clusters
TEXTURE STRUCTURE
of Dark green leaves.
COMMENTS: FORM: TREE LIKE
The Thorny texture of the Pachyodium Lamerel along with its’ Contrast THICK BRANCHING
with the Softness of its’ leaves and the Delicacy of its’ white flower FOLIAGE: CLUSTERS OF SHINING
heads all unite to give this palm-like plant an Exotic impression because DARK GREEN LEAVES
off its’ Variety Of Textures & Colors.
FLOWERS: CREAMY WHITE
FLOWERS ACROSS CLUSTERS
ERIOBOTRYA JAPONICA

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AGAVE ATROVIRENS ‫أجاف أتروفرينز‬ GROUPING
Taking the Boldness and Uniqueness of the
Agave Atrovirens as a reference for this
TYPE: EVER-GREEN
grouping as they proved their success in
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being the Agave’s point of strength;
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Senecio Cineraria, Sterlizia Reginae and
FULL EXPOSURE SENECIO CINERARIA Dracaena were added as each of them has
its’ own unique appearance;
25-30 L/DAY The Sterlizia Reginae (Shrub – Layer2) for

its’ very Unique pointed flowers of Bold
FIBROUS (30 - 40 CM) color and Unique leaves, The Senecio
Cineraria (Succulent – Layer 1) for its’ Unique
1.5 – 2 METERS grey-ish color that goes in harmony with
the very different bold pointy texture and
1.5 – 2 METERS STERLIZIA REGINAE by that achieve a variety of textures that
enrichens the uniqueness of this grouping
ORIGIN: S.CHINA
AGAVE ATROVIRENS and lastly comes the Dracaena Draco (Palm
– Layer 3) with its’ bold looks achieved by
COMMENTS: FORM: PERENNIAL
its’ dense foliage and its’ compact height
A Fierce perennial form of Rigid leaves surrounded by little thorns at
the edges clustered in Grand rosettes bent outwards Dominantly , a to complete this grouping of exquisitely
FOLIAGE: RIGID ROSETTES OF
Unique bluish shade of Pastel grey. These are the features that makes SILVER GREEN CONVEX unique elements.
the Agave Atrovirens what it is; a Fierce element that conveys
Dominance And Boldness. FLOWERS: WHITE, NEAR
WHITE DRACAENA DRACO

AGAVE ANGUSTIFOLIA ‫أجاف أجنوستيفوليا‬ GROUPING
The sense of order found in the Agave
Angustifolia (Succulent – Layer 1) according
TYPE: EVER-GREEN
to its’ Pointiness And Arrangement of
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colors can also be found in more than one
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element; it can be found in the
FULL EXPOSURE OSTEOSPERMUM Osteospermum (Ground Cover – Layer 1) as
for its’ white Perfectly Defined white
25-30 L/DAY petals that are Tightly Arranged around a

Consistent purple center resembling a
FIBROUS (30 – 40 CM) similar Order to the Agave’s and bringing
AGAVE ANGUSTIFOLIA its’ character out and makes it more

1 – 1.2 METERS Prominent, moving to the Terminalia
Catappa (Tree – Layer 3) and observing its’
0.9 TO 1METERS Perfected structure of branches and
leaves being arranged to create a pattern
ORIGIN: COSTA RICA AND
MEXICO that’s similar in looks to a wing of a bird
and by that increase the sense of
COMMENTS: FORM: SHORT
Precision And Order creating by them a
The Agave Angustifolia is the plant of Order; its’ Narrowly Arranged STEMMED ROSETTE
rosette of Erect leaves that has two shades of green; the lighter is Formal ambience that encourages
FOLIAGE: NARROW STIFFLY
always surrounding the other Sleekly and how all of them have almost ERECT LEAVES Seriousness And Focus.
the same shape, texture and color prevails nothing but Precision And
Order that makes it perfect for using in a Formal Serious Setting. FLOWERS: GREEN DARK
PURPLE FLOWERS LEAVES TERMINALIA CATAPPA

EUPHORBIA MILII ‫شوكة املسيح‬ GROUPING
Paying attention to Details is a required
from the viewer to notice the Significance
TYPE: EVER-GREEN
of the Euphorbia Milii (Succulent – Layer 2).
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elements that present the different
FULL EXPOSURE PORTULACARIA AFRA features of the Euphorbia on a larger
scale to make it Prominent And More
25-30 L/DAY Visible to the eyes of the viewers.

Starting with the Bright green color of
FIBROUS (30 – 50 CM) leaves, that’s emphasized by the
Portulacaria Afra (Ground Cover – Layer 1) ‘s
1 – 1.5 METERS shiny Bright soft green leaves and moving
to the Redness of the flowerheads that’s
1.5 – 5 METERS brought out by the red shade of the
CORDYLINE FRUTICOSA
Cordyline Fruticosa (Shrub – Layer 3) and
ORIGIN: S.AFRICA
FLOWERHEADS EUPHORBIA MILII its’ variety of textures that’s resembled
by the Phoenix Canariensis (Palm – Layer 4)
COMMENTS: FORM: WOODY SPINY THORNY
STEMS ‘s Roughly patterned trunk. And by that
Starting with its’ Bedazzling flower moving to its’ Bright green leaves
and ending with its’ Thorny reddish stem, every part of the Euphorbia make the Overpowering impact of the
Milii speaks nothing but Sophistication as the viewer closely observe it, FOLIAGE: BRIGHT GREEN LEAVES Euphorbia more Prominent,
the amount of Details it has makes it literally Complete; leaving no room
for any other element to Overpower it. FLOWERS: SMALL , SHINY ,
RED PHOENIX CANARIENSIS
Kalanchoe tetraphylla ‫كالنشو‬ GROUPING
Since the Degradation Of Colors is the main
feature that makes the Kalanchoe
TYPE: EVER-GREEN
Tetraphylla (Succulent – Layer 2) a Unique
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Impressive element. This grouping is mainly
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focused around Elements having colors
FULL EXPOSURE that won’t disturb the Kalanchoe’s
Degradation Of Colors. Therefore; the
25-30 L/DAY Senecio Cineraria (Ground Cover – Layer 1)

was added for its’ Smooth texture that
FIBROUS (70 – 90 CM) SENECIO CINERARIA matches the Kalanchoe’s and for its’ grey
Unique color that would emphasize on the
0.5 – 0.8 METERS Tetraphylla’s colors. Another Pale Neutral
element added was the Basmarckia Nobilis
1.5 – 2 METERS (Palm – Layer 3) that was added for its’
Unique appearance but more importantly
ORIGIN: S.AFRICA –
KALANCHOE TETRAPHYLLA S.AMERICA for its’ Neutral color that doesn’t disturb
the color palette of the Kalanchoe
COMMENTS: FORM: ROSETTE Tetraphylla.
One might’ve never thought of the Degradation of colors to be of a
Great Impact. But when it comes to the Kalanchoe Tetraphylla, it’s all
about the Degradation Of Colors; the way its’ rosettes Color Shift from FOLIAGE: RED TO GREEN LEAVES
bright green in the center to hot red at the tips is Magnificently
Impressive, a little features that gives the Kalanchoe all what it needs FLOWERS:
to become a Unique plant that adds value to any grouping. BISMARCKIA NOBILIS
EUPHORBIA NERIIFOLIA ‫مشعدان‬ GROUPING REPELLING
The Erectness of form and
TYPE: EVER-GREEN Pointiness of the Texture is
mainly what gives the Euphorbia
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Neriifolia (Succulent – Layer 2) its’
FULL EXPOSURE
Repelling natural appearance.
25-30 L/DAY Therefore; the Carpobrotus

Edulis (Ground Cover Succulent –
Layer 1) for its’ Pointy leaves
3 – 5 METERS that imitates the Euphorbia

CARPOBROTUS EDULIS
Neriifolia’s form along with the
2 – 3 METERS
Callistemon Hybridus (Tree –
ORIGIN: S.AFRICA
EUPHORBIA NERIIFOLIA Layer 3) for its’ Spikey texture
COMMENTS: FORM: PERENNIAL, that imitates the Thorns of the

The Erect candle-abra like form of the Euphorbia Neriifolia alongside its’ CANDLE-ABRA LIKE Euphorbia Neriifolia and bring
Vulgarly Bright green color and the Thorns covering all of its’ stems FOLIAGE: ERECT DARK GREEN
gives it a Repelling impression making it perfect for outlining private or STEMS, THORNY out its’ Repelling nature.
Restricted territories for its’ actual physical and/or visual Repellence
of the viewers or the users. FLOWERS:
CALLISTEMON HYBRIDUS

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Bright pink, Fuchsia and White. This

ORIGIN: HIMALAYAS these plants achieve together along side

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TYPE: DECIDUOUS its’ royal nature makes it a must to play

COMMENTS In addition to that,The Salvia

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40-50 L/DAY matte flower-heads and glossy green

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60-80 L/DAY Verticality as for the Salvia’s long-tube

40-50 L/DAY white structured green leaves conveying

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60-80 L/DAY shades of the Roxburghii’s leaves and

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FULL EXPOSURE little colorful flowers would add a hint of

60-80 L/DAY challenging the Harmonious colors and

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60-80 L/DAY Sprightly atmosphere along with the

COMMENTS FORM: SMALL

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60-80 L/DAY structure, which makes it in turn very

FLOWERS 15-20 METERS eye which resembles its’ Confidence. Right

FULL EXPOSURE the Bombax (Tree – Layer 4) instead of

ORIGIN: INDIA, ASIA, conveys Romance. Adding the Caesalpinia

60-80 L/DAY its’ loss of flowers during the time in

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TYPE: DECIDUOUS of the Parkinsonia as a main guide for

BRANCHES the small red fruit it produces that

5-8 METERS Parkinsonia already offer the Euphorbia

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TYPE: EVER-GREEN the Thevetia Peruviana (Tree – Layer 4)

1.5-3 METERS are defined by green-ish white color at

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TYPE: EVER-GREEN the Ficus Sycomorous as a theme to this

12-20 METERS their Aquatic nature that embodies the

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40-60 L/DAY Innocence in contrast to the powerfully

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40-60 L/DAY Unique Bold hues of colors and more

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10-15 L/DAY and adults visiting this place with its’

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FULL EXPOSURE ACALYPHA Softening to the deep bold Sensual color

8-10 L/DAY As a second layer of Sensuality, Softness

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FULL EXPOSURE Caesalpinia Gilliesii with other plants that

DURANTA ERECTA for its’ Harmonious white, yellowish-

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10-15 L/DAY LANTANA CAMARA act as a treating pleasant surprise for

FORM: BOLD STRUCTURAL meet at the point of being Super Bold,

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TYPE: MEDIUM-LIVING Lagerstroemia Indica’s tools in achieving a

ORIGIN: EASTERN AND white flowers that are similar in the

TYPE: SHRUB Grouping with activating and Refreshing

TYPE: EVER-GREEN this grouping the Wedalia (Ground Cover –

10-15 L/DAY Araucaria Bidwilii (Large Tree – Level 2) was