Aya Elgafrawy Landscape Plants' book

Landscape

Plants Handbook

A guide that provides basic information for different landscape elements , including; trees, shrubs, palms and ground covers.

By: Aya Allah Mohamed elgafrawy- 16/04555

Index Trees • Cupressus Macrocarpa • Jacaranda Acutifolia • Jatropha Integerrima • Parkinsonia • Acacia Farnesiana • Cassia Fistula • Koelreuteria Elegans • Ficus Benghalensis • Ficus Nitida • Spathodea campanulate • Tecoma castanifolia

Trees

• Cassia Nodosa • Poinciana regia • Chorisia Crispiflora • Albizia Julibrissin • Tacoma Stans • Taxodium Distchum • Ficus Benjamina • Ficus Hawaii • Ficus decora • Araucariaceae Excelsa • Cassia Glauca

shrubs Palms

Jacaranda Acutifolia

Trees shrubs Palms

‫جكراندا‬ Grouping

jacaranda

Special: jacaranda

Decorative: duranta erecta

Technical info Form

Large spreading deciduous rounded and broadly spreading tree.

Foliage

Leaf arrangement: ranked shape: oblong lobing and divisions: pinnate Margin: entire tips: pointed.

Base: pointed

Flower

Shape: bell shaped

pretty: vitex

roots

Fibrous roots, 50-70 deep

Bark and trunk

Thin, medium height trunk.

Soil

Moist, fertile & well drained.

Height

15-20m

width

7-10m

Growth rate

Slow growth.

price

600/3”

Blooming time

3,4,5

40-50 L/day liters

Vitex

inflorescences: cluster

Location : Madinaty Garden type: Formal Mediterranean: due to its height, form and foliage it will be perfect for shading as this type of garden needs it, also its purple color and its noble and wealthy effect it will match perfectly the formal Mediterranean garden.

Duranta erecta

dimorphotheca freuticosum

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.132

Semi wind

infill: dimorphotheca freuticosum

Cluster design

Mood: Noble “Cluster design” The tall jacaranda tree stands with its dense purple flowers and light green airy leaves, the purple color is a royal color and in the color psychology it is connected to the nobility which conveys wealth and extravagance. Which will act as a special in this cluster design grouping. The duranta erecta will act as an decorative agent in the grouping with its yellowish green leaves that contrast with the purple color of the jacaranda’s flower also the smooth texture of its leaves will give a pleasant effect and won’t affect the spiritual and the noble feeling that the jacaranda gives. Mixing the duranta erecta with the vitex shrub as it has an amazing contrasting white and purple color to give the group more clarity with its white color and smoothness with its leaves and both the duranta erecta and the vitex them will act as the pretty. Finally the dimorphotheca freuticosum will be the infill of this grouping as it has the white smooth petals with a pinch of purple in them will add a sophisticated effect to the whole grouping.

Parkinsonia

‫باركنسونيا‬

Trees shrubs Palms Grouping

Parkisonia

Special: parkisonia

Decorative: acalypha

Technical info Form

Wedalia

Rounded to broadly spreading Acalypha

Location : Madinaty Garden type Mediterranean garden: as it must have a colorful trees and shrubs this tree will match perfectly in the Mediterranean garden and also its foliage will give a good shadow to protect the people from the sun in the Mediterranean areas.

Foliage

Leaf arrangement: ranked shape: oval lobing and divisions: pinnate Margin: entire tips: pointed.

Base: pointed

Flower

Shape: saucer shaped

roots

Fibrous root system, 40-60 cm deep

Bark and trunk

Crooked green trunk.

Soil

Fertile, light, sandy, clayish, well- drained

pretty: pennistium

8-10m

width

5-8m

Growth rate

Moderate growth.

price

225/30cm

4,5,6

40-50L/day liters

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.152

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inflorescences: cyme

Height

Blooming time

Pennistium

Semi wind

infill: wedalia

Cluster design

Mood: Dynamic “Cluster design” This delicate transparent tree is dynamic in its movement with the wind. Its foliage is thin and active .

The flowers are radiant and contrasting to the greyish shade of green dominant in the trees making the yellow flower stands out. And according to the color psychology the yellow is the strongest colour, psychologically. This color lifts our spirits and our self-esteem; it is the colour of confidence and optimism. And will be the special of this grouping. And by adding pennistium as a decorative that has somehow the same effect and texture of the light transparent reddish brown leaves, and the acalypha as a pretty , which has a smooth shiny reddish brown leaf. And this red color is stimulating and lively.

Then finally adding the wedalia as infill because it has the same vibrant yellow color like the tree’s flower which will enhance the mood more and more.

Senna Surratensis - Cassia Glauca ‫ صفار‬,‫كاسيا جلوكا‬

Trees shrubs Palms Grouping

Cassia gluca

Special: Cassia Glauca

Decorative: duranta erecta

Technical info Form

Wedalia

Rounded to broadly spreading

Gazania chansonette

Location : Alazhar park , cairo Garden type: Cottage garden: as the cottage garden should have plants with dense colors, the cassia glauca doesn’t need lots of maintenance, also the yellow color create warmth and intimacy. So the cassia glauca will settle perfectly in the cottage garden.

Foliage

Leaf arrangement: ranked shape: oval lobing and divisions: pinnate Margin: entire tips: blunt Base: uneven

Flower

Shape: saucer shaped . inflorescences: cluster

roots

Fibrous root system, 50-70 cm deep

Bark and trunk

Short trunk.

Soil

Deep , well- drained , clay or sandy, moderately fertile.

3-6m

width

2-3m

Growth rate

Fast growth.

price

300/ 2”

Blooming time

5,6,7,8,9

60-80L/day liters

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.87

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infill: gazania chansonette

Height

Semi wind

Duranta erecta

pretty: wedalia

Cluster design

Mood: Cheerful “Cluster design” The fusion between its evergreen leaves and yellow flowers brighten the overall image of the tree, creating an attractive sight to its spectators. the meaning of the yellow color revolves around sunshine.

It evokes feelings of cheerfulness and positivity. The cassia glauca beautiful form and color requires to stand out as a special. Giving emphasizes on the radiant yellow color of its flower , no color must interrupt. The Cassia Glauca would be in the center with duranta erecta surrounding its base as a decorative element, As it has different smooth and shiny texture and its green yellowish color will contrast well with the colors of the cassia glauca. Cutting through it the wedalia as also a pretty element. As it has tiny yellow petals to give the base more color and liveliness. Finally adding the gazania chansonette as infill with its yellow petals and fading brown color in the center will contrast with the color of the duranta erecta, creating a cheery, positive mat for the cassia glauca.

Jatropha Integerrima

‫جاتروفا حمراء‬

Trees shrubs Palms Grouping

(layer1) Jatropha integerrima

Special: jatropha integerrima

Decorative: Dracena santa rosa

Technical info Form

Location : Madinaty Garden type Cottage garden: Most cottage gardens seem to set a romantic tone. As it

uses lots of dense colors. The jatropha’s vibrant magenta color adds a touch of sensuality and romance and it doesn’t need lots of maintenance. So the jatropha integerrima will settle perfectly in the cottage garden.

Rounded to broadly spreading

Foliage

Leaf arrangement: alternate shape: elliptic lobing and divisions: palmate Margin: entire tips: pointed Base: heart shaped

Flower

Shape: saucer shaped . inflorescences: cluster

roots

Fibrous root system, 40-60 cm deep

Bark and trunk

Several slender trunk.

Soil

Tolerant for poor and dry soil, well drained.

Up to 6m

width

Up to 4m

Growth rate

Slow growth.

price

220/ 150cm

Blooming time

5,6,7,8

40-50L/day liters

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.133

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Pretty : duranta erecta

Height

Semi wind

(layer 4) Euphorbia milii

infill: wedalia

(Layer 2) Draceana santa rosa

(layer3) Duranta erecta

Stripe design

Mood: Passion “stripe design” The warm vibrant tree with magenta saucer shaped flowers. In the meaning of colors, magenta represents universal love at its highest level. It promotes compassion. Magenta is spontaneous and impulsive, yet resourceful and organized. As a result the stripe design will work well with this delicate tree which will act as a special. Then at its base the first layer will be the Dracaena Santa Rosa shrub as a decorative element with its smooth , shiny and long leaves. Also it has a yellowish green color at its center, contrasting with the bright yellowish green color with the Duranta erecta in the second layer as pretties. Both the dracaena and the duranta has a light green color which creates harmony and encouraging balance. Finally adding Euphorbia Milii as an infill creates an attractive bed over the green shrubs with showy protruding small magenta flowers that evokes compassion.

Cassia Nodosa

‫ العشرق‬,‫كاسيا ندوزاو‬

Trees shrubs Palms Grouping

Cassia Nodosa

Special: Cassia nodosa

Decorative: duranta erecta

Technical info

vinca

Form

Rounded to broadly spreading

Foliage

Leaf arrangement: alternate shape: oblong lobing and divisions: palmate Margin: entire tips: pointed Base: heart shaped

Flower

Shape: saucer shaped . inflorescences: cluster

roots

Fibrous root system, 50-70 cm deep

Bark and trunk

Short trunk.

Soil

Fertile, light, sandy, clayish, well- drained

Duranta erecta

10-15m

width

6-8m

Growth rate

Fast growth.

price

900/ 2”

Location : Madinaty Garden type Mediterranean garden: Because its a shading tree with large swaying branches, and has colorful and bright flowers.

Blooming time

6,7,8,9,10

40-50L/day liters Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.88

Full sun

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Decorative: pelargonium zonale

Height

Semi wind

Pelargonium zonale

Pretties: vinca

Interlace design

Mood: Vivacious “interlace design” This bloomy deciduous white and pink tree makes us think of springtime flowers and all things fresh and new. It seems like a really inspiring color, full of life and joyous. The cassia nodosa’s ranches are up to 6m long , are covered by masses of numerous flowers . They flow gracefully downwards to the ground giving a good shade for the people. So it will stand out as a special so the spectators will focus on it. Creating a delicate and bright grouping to contrast with the colors of the cassia nodosa . At its base the duranta erecta which has a lime green color and shiny small leaves to give it more liveliness, And will interlace with the white pelargonium zonale also as the decorative to give the base a soothing and calm effect and more softness. Then the pretties will be the pink vinca will contrast with the white and lime green , Also the soft and smooth texture of its petals will create a pleasant and tranquil experience for the viewers .

Chorisia Crispiflora

‫كوريزيا‬

Trees shrubs Palms Grouping

chorisia crispiflora

Special: chorisia crispiflora

Decorative: dodonaea

Technical info Form

vinca

Rounded to broadly columnary.

dodonaea Foliage

Leaf arrangement: opposite shape: elliptic lobing and divisions: palmate Margin: entire tips: pointed Base: pointed shaped

Flower

Shape: bell shaped. inflorescences: cluster

roots

Fibrous root system, 50-70 cm deep

Bark and trunk

Bottle shaped trunk.

Soil

Neutral to acidic, humus rich soil.

15-20m

width

Up to 10m

Growth rate

Fast growth.

price

400/ 2”

Location : Madinaty Garden type: Mediterranean garden: Because of its dancing long branches that has bright foliage and colorful bright yellowish pink white flowers and will be great for shading.

Blooming time

2,3,4,5

40-50L/dayliters

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.94

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Decorative: senecio cineraria

Height

Semi wind

Senecio cineraria

Pretties: vinca

Stripe design

Mood: Happiness “stripe design” The flowers of this plant blooms in the summer , with its spiky silver trunk and yellowish white pink flowers which gives the optimistic, warm and gentle feeling to the viewers. To accentuate the Chorisia Crispiflora form, foliage, colors, flowers and the positive vibes it gives, A simple stripe design should be used to create a frame around this tall deciduous tree to draw the attention on the tree’s colorful flowers which will be a special. The first layer will be the Dodonaea shrub will act as a decorative element, it is a modest and subtle shrub which will create boundaries between the tree and the other shrub used in the grouping and will be a background for the plants used in the grouping. The second layer will be the senecio cineraria with its matte, silver grey leave will harmonize with the trunk of the tree and give a practical and neutral effect to the grouping. Finally the last layer will be the bright pink vinca flower which will be the pretties in this grouping that enhance the grouping and give it more liveleness.

Cupressus Macrocarpa

‫السرو الليمونى‬

Trees shrubs Palms Grouping

Cupressus Macrocarpa

Special: Cupressus Macrocarpa

Decorative,: duranta erecta

Technical info

Duranta erecta

Form

Narrowly conical

Foliage

Leaf arrangement: ranked shape: triangular lobing and divisions: pinnate Margin: spiny tips: pointed Base: pointed shaped

Flower

Shape: small spherical at the tip of the leaf. inflorescences: panicle

roots

Fibrous root system, 50-70 cm deep

Bark and trunk

Curling and rounded trunk.

Soil

Acidic to slightly alkaline soils; does best in sandy soils.

Amaranthus tricolor

Decorative: amaranthus tricolor

Height

10-12m

width

4-5m

Growth rate

Moderate growth.

price

220/80cm height

Location : Madinaty Garden type Formal garden: Because of its form and shape that give formality and practicality.

Blooming time

5,6

45-50L/dayliters

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.102

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Semi wind

interlace design

Mood: stability “interlace design” The pointed shaped evergreen Cupressus Macrocarpa retains its beauty to radiant shade of green. Its leaves emit an aromatic lemon fragrance that transcend the tree’s form and vivid color. This shade of green color is a cool color that symbolizes nature and the natural world, evokes a calming effect or helps in concentration. Also the conical form of the tree is very outstanding and eye grapping. This form gives the viewers a sense of formality, power and stability. In this grouping the tree will outstand as a special and to grab the attention to it more. The duranta erecta will be placed interlacing with amaranthus tricolor as decoratives. As they both have a smooth shiny texture, and will work well with the tree . The reddish brown color of the amaranthus will contrast with the light green color of the tree and the other shrub, giving a warm feeling to the grouping, in addition to the lime green color of the duranta erecta that will create balance and harmony.

Cassia fistula

‫ خروب هندى‬,‫خيارشمبر‬

Trees shrubs Palms Grouping

cassia fistula

Special: cassia fistula

Decorative: dodonaea

Technical info

anthemis puncatata

Form

Rounded to broadly spreading

Foliage

Leaf arrangement: alternate shape: oval lobing and divisions: palmate Margin: entire tips: pointed Base: pointed base

Flower

Shape: saucer shaped . inflorescences: cluster

roots

Fibrous root system, 50-70 cm deep

Bark and trunk

Short trunk.

Soil

Moderately fertile, light, sandy, clayish, well- drained .

dodonaea

8-12m

width

3-5m.

Growth rate

Moderate growth.

price

250/ 2”

Location : Madinaty Garden type Cottage garden: Because it’s so light , airy and spontaneous, In addition to its dense yellowish flowers. Which will match the informality and the liveliness of the garden.

Blooming time

5

45-50L/day liters

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.86 https://www.gardenersworld.com

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pretty: wedalia

Height

Semi wind

wedalia

infill: anthemis puncatata

Interlace design

Mood: Optimism “interlace design” This colorful ornamental tree has a great contrast between bright green and yellow. Its flowers are in a cluster form that appear like grapes creating a unique and attractive scene for the spectators. The bright color of its flower is often perceived as being a positive-energy color. It is often used in situations and products intended to create a sense of excitement or positivity. It is bright and immediately grabs the eye.

The swaying clusters of its flowers has a fresh, light and airy spirit. The suitable grouping design for this tree will be the cluster as it is a spontaneous tree, it will stand out as a special. Then surrounding it a green frame of dodonaea shrub that will contrast with the yellow color of the flowers. Then by using wedalia as a ground cover at its base as a pretties. That has the same yellow and green colors contrasting with each others, also the flowers have the same smooth textures. Finally adding the anthemis puncatata as infill that has a little bit yellow color in its center and the white calm color dominating on it, which adds neutrality and serenity to the grouping.

Araucariaceae Excelsa

‫شجرة عيد امليالد‬

Trees shrubs Palms Grouping

Araucariaceae Excelsa

Special: Araucariaceae Excelsa

Decorative,: duranta erecta

Technical info Form

Duranta erecta

Narrowly conical

Amaranthus tricolor

Location : The international park Garden type Formal garden: Due to its height, symmetry, proportions and form which give it sense of luxury and formality. it will work well in the formal garden

Foliage

Leaf arrangement: ranked shape: trialangular lobing and divisions: pinnate Margin: spiny tips: pointed Base: pointed shaped

Flower

Shape: pompomn inflorescences: panicle

roots

Fibrous root system, 50-70 cm deep

Bark and trunk

Rough, bumpy and not flaky.

Soil

Fertile, light, sandy, clayish, well- drained

Decorative: amaranthus tricolor

Height

20-30m.

width

6-8m

Growth rate

Fast growth.

price

350/150cm

Blooming time

6,7

45-50L/dayliters

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.77

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Semi wind

interlace design

Mood: luxurious “interlace design” The Araucariaceae’s height gives it a sense of greatness and royality, in addition to that its proportions and symmetry make it more formal and great. Also its dark green color make it more sophisticated, elegant and rich. As for its height and form this tree will stand out from far away and will be used as a special in this grouping. And at its base the duarnta erecta will interlace with amaranthus tricolor. As they both have a smooth shiny texture, and will work well with the tree .

The reddish brown color of the amaranthus will contrast with the light green color of the tree and the other shrub, giving a warm feeling to the grouping, in addition to the lime green color of the duranta erecta that will create balance and harmony. And they both act as decoratives.

Albizzia Julibrissin

‫لبخ رفيع‬

Trees shrubs Palms Grouping

Albizzia Julibrissin

Special: Albizzia Julibrissin

Decorative: duranta erecta

Technical info

Location : Madinaty Garden type Mediterranean garden: This delicate colorful tree, with its passionate bright pink flower, will work well in this garden type

Form

Rounded to broadly spreading

Foliage

Leaf arrangement: alternate shape: oblong lobing and divisions: palmate Margin: entire tips: pointed Base: pointed shaped

Euphorbia milii

Flower

Shape: slipper-shaped inflorescences: umbel

roots

Fibrous root system, 50-70 cm deep

Bark and trunk

Dark greenish grey color.

Soil

All kind of soils 6-12m

width

4-8m

Growth rate

Fast growth.

price

680/40cm

4,5

45-50L/day liters

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.73

Semi wind

Pelargonium zonale

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pretties: pelargonium zonale

Height

Blooming time

Duranta erecta

infill: euphorbia milii

Cluster design

Mood: delicacy “cluster design” This showy tree stands out in color with its distinguishable flower that is recognizable among the other flowers because of its feathery shape and form that so light and delicate. With its bright pink color that represents the gentle type of love creating a comfort in the emotions. For this grouping the albizzia will stand as a special to draw the attention to its contrasting green and pink colors. Then by using cluster design the duranta erecta will be used as a decorative element to create a mat for the base of this attractive tree. Then adding by adding the white pelargoium zonale as pretties to give it more liveliness and contrast with the bright warm color of the euphorbia milii that will act as a infill which is the same color of the albizzia’s flower and also the have somehow the same shape of leaves but with different scales, so they will match well with each other.

Acacia Farnesiana

‫ اكاسيا شوكية‬, ‫شجرة الفتنة‬

Trees shrubs Palms Grouping

Acacia Farensiana

(layer1) Special: Acacia Farnesiana

(layer2) Decorative: lantana

Technical info Form

Location : Madinaty Garden type Mediterranean garden: Because its a shading tree with large swaying branches, and has colorful and bright flowers.

Senescio cineraria

Rounded to broadly spreading

Foliage

Leaf arrangement: alternate shape: oblong lobing and divisions: palmate Margin: entire tips: blunt Base: heart shaped

Flower

Shape: pompon inflorescences: panicle

roots

Fibrous root system, 60-70 cm deep

Bark and trunk

Single multi grey green.

Soil

Moderately fertile, neutral to acidic, well- drained 3-7m

width

3-8m

Growth rate

Slow growth.

price

190/30cm

2,3

45-50L/day liters

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.69

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(layer 3) pretties: senecio cineraria

Height

Blooming time

Lantana

Semi wind

Stripe design

Mood: lively “stripe design” Acacia Farensiana is a transparent, light and airy tree. With bright yellow rounded flowers that are scattered all over the tree without dominating it too much. The form and the branches of the tree makes it so light and can dance with the air. And the bright yellow color is an attention getter, this tree will grab the people’s attention. And give them positive, cheery and energetic feeling. In this stripe design grouping the first layer will be the tree and it will work as a special and with its rounded form flower and its distinctive feathery texture. The lantana will match this flower as its flowers create a round clusters and will be placed in the second layer as a decorative surrounding the base of the acacia Farnesiana.

The final layer will be the senecio cineraria as the pretties and because it is the shortest shub of them all, it will be placed at the front and it also has the feathery rounded yellow flower and grey wavy leaves which represents neutrality and balance, So it will harmonize and neutralize with the other flowers.

Poinciana regia

‫بوانسينا‬

Trees shrubs Palms Grouping

Poinciana regia

Special: poinciana regia

Decorative: Dracena santa rosa

Technical info Form

Location : Al-Azhar park Garden type Mediterranean garden: as it must have a colorful trees and shrubs this tree will match perfectly in the Mediterranean garden and also its foliage will give a good shadow to protect the people from the sun in the Mediterranean areas.

hibiscus

Rounded to broadly spreading

Foliage

Leaf arrangement: alternate shape: oblong lobing and divisions: palmate Margin: entire tips: blunt Base: heart shaped

Flower

Shape: bell shaped. inflorescences: cluster

roots

Fibrous root system, 50-70 cm deep

Bark and trunk

Trunk is covered in relatively smooth brown greyish bark

Soil

Fertile, light, sandy, clayish, well- drained 10-12m

width

6-8m

Growth rate

Fast growth.

price

200/ 2”

4,5,6,7,8

45-60L/day liters

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.105 https://www.gardenersworld.com

Semi wind

Pelargonium zonale

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Pretties: hibiscus

Height

Blooming time

Dracena santa rosa

Infill pelargonium zonale

Cluster design

Mood: warm “cluster design” The poinciana regia is a light, breezy and ornamental tree. It moves smoothly with the wind and creates a soothing sound to the people enjoying this tree. The long light branches reach the ground level and give people shade. The bell shaped flowers of the tree evokes strong emotions and it is associated with warmth and comfort. This outstanding tree will be the special for this cluster design grouping. Then surrounding it as a decorative element the Dracaena Santa Rosa shrub as its light green yellowish long shiny leaves will contrast with the bright red color of the flower. Then the pretty will be the hibiscus shrub that has bell shaped red flower that has the same texture, color and somehow the form of the poinciana’s flower. Then the infill will be the red smooth pelargonium zonale that has the same red color that provokes the intense emotions and feelings.

Ficus Benghalensis

‫التين البنغالى‬

Trees shrubs Palms Grouping

Ficus benghalensis

Special: Ficus Benghalensis

Decorative,: duranta erecta

Technical info

Location : Maadi Garden type Country garden: As the country gardens characterizes by its wide spaces. The great height of this tree will be make it visible from far away. So it will be suitable in this garden type.

Form

Rounded to broadly spreading

Foliage

Leaf arrangement: alternate shape: elliptic lobing and divisions: palmate Margin: entire tips: pointed Base: pointed shape

Flower

The fig fruit is actually a hollow, globular receptacle with hundreds of small fleshy flowers facing each others.

roots

Aerial roots, extending on earth surface, grows in summer.

Bark and trunk

Short trunk.

Soil

Fertile, moderately moist, well- drained

Height

20-30m

width

Up to 200m.

Growth rate

Moderate growth.

price

699/40cm

Blooming time

6,7

45-60L/day liters

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.116

Semi wind

duranta erecta

Amaranthus

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Decorative: amaranthus tricolor

interlace design

Mood: power “interlace design” The Ficus Benghalensis’s height gives it a sense of greatness and power, in addition to that its large green leaves make it more formal and great. Also its dark green color make it more sophisticated, and heavy. As for its height and form this tree will stand out from far away and will be used as a special in this grouping. And at its base the duarnta erecta will interlace with amaranthus tricolor to add a boost of color to the tree will keeping the tree the main focal point. And as they both have a smooth shiny texture, and will work well with the tree . The reddish brown color of the amaranthus will contrast with the light green color of the tree and the other shrub, giving a warm feeling to the grouping, in addition to the lime green color of the duranta erecta that will create balance and harmony. And they both act as decoratives.

Ficus Hawaii

‫فيكس‬

Trees shrubs Palms Grouping

Ficus Hawaii

Special: ficus hawaii

Decorative: Dracena santa rosa

Dracena santa rosa

Technical info Form

Location : MIU campus

Garden type: Foliage garden: because the green color dominates it which is a main element in this garden type

Medium size, fast growing tree with umbrella shaped crown, grows horizontally Rounded to broadly spreading.

Foliage

Leaf arrangement: alternate shape: oval lobing and divisions: palmate Margin: entire tips: pointed Base: uneven

Flower

Petalless flower bome in the leaf axills; enlarges to form the fig fruit.

roots

Extensive and deep root system. 1-1.2 m deep.

Bark and trunk

Single or multi trunk.

Soil

Humus rich, moist, well-drained.

60-30m

width

Up to 15m

Growth rate

Fast growth.

price

75/ 1”

7,8

60-80L/day liters

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for al-Azhar park and the city of Cairo page no.117

Semi wind

Amaranthus

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pretty: duranta erecta

Height

Blooming time

duranta erecta

pretty: amaranthus tricolor

interlace design

Mood: Modesty “interlace design” The Ficus Hawaii tree has a distinctive foliage of white and different shades of green that makes it used as an ornamental tree or a shrub a lot. The fusion of the white and green color gives a tranquil and modest feeling for the spectators. And to accentuate the color of this tree more so at its base the dracaena santa rosa will be the decorative element of this grouping.

Adding the bright green color to the scenery to create a sense of calmness and balance. Then interlacing with it the duranta erecta and the amaranthus tricolor as pretties as they boost the colors and their shiny green and red leaves will create a harmony between all the colors and textures.

Tecoma Stans

‫تيكوما صفراء‬

Trees shrubs Palms Grouping

Tecoma stans

Special: Tecoma stans

Decorative: lantana

Technical info Form

Location : MIU campus Garden type: Mediterranean garden: as the Mediterranean garden should have plants with passionate colors, the tecoma stans give lots of shade to the people, also the yellow color create warmth and intimacy. So the tecoma stans will settle perfectly in the Mediterranean garden.

Rounded to broadly columnary

senecio cineraria

Foliage

Leaf arrangement: opposite shape: obovate lobing and divisions: palmate Margin: toothed tips: pointed Base: pointed

Flower

Shape: bell shaped. inflorescences: cluster

roots

Fibrous root system, 40-60 cm deep

Bark and trunk

Light brown, several trunk.

Soil

Fertile, moist, well- drained 6-6m

width

3-5m

Growth rate

Fast growth.

price

125/2m

6,7,8

45-60L/day liters

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.178

Semi wind

lantana

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infill: senecio cineraria

Height

Blooming time

duranta erecta

pretties: duranta erecta

Cluster design

Mood: Uplifting “Cluster design” The mix between its evergreen leaves and yellow flowers brighten the overall image of the tree, creating an attractive sight to its spectators. the meaning of the yellow color revolves around optimism. It evokes feelings of cheerfulness and positivity. The Tecoma stans beautiful form and color requires to stand out as a special. Giving emphasizes on the radiant yellow color of its flower , no color must interrupt. The Tecoma stans would be in the center with yellow lantana surrounding its base a decorative element, As it has the same round cluster of yellow flowers and its green color leaves will contrast well with the colors of the Tecoma stans. Cutting through it duranta as a pretties. As its lime green shiny leaves give the base more color and liveliness. Finally adding senecio cineraria as an infill with its silver leaves will contrast with the color of the duranta erecta, and the yellow color of the lantana, also it has the same round yellow flowers as the lantana and the tecoma stans’s flower creating a cheery, positive mat for the Tecoma stans.

Ficus Nitida

‫فيكس نيتيدا‬

Trees shrubs Palms Grouping Ficus nitida

Special: ficus nitida

Decorative: dodonaea

Technical info Form

Location : MIU campus

Garden type: Foliage garden: because the green color dominates it which is a main element in this garden type

Duranta erecta

Large evergreen with upright growing branches and dense spreading crown.

Rounded to broadly spreading.

Foliage

Leaf arrangement: alternate shape: oval lobing and divisions: palmate Margin: entire tips: pointed Base: pointed

Flower

Monoecious; enclosed in what later becomes the fruit.

roots

Extensive and deep root system, 1-1.2m. Deep.

Bark and trunk

Smooth grey trunk.

Soil

Fertile, well- drained .

9-18m

width

9m.

Growth rate

Fast growth.

price

195/30cm

6,7

60-80L/day liters

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for al-Azhar park and the city of Cairo page no.123

Semi wind

Dodonaea

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pretty: duranta erecta

Height

Blooming time

Amaranthus tricolor

pretty: amaranthus tricolor

cluster design

Mood: zestful “cluster design” The Ficus Nitida tree has a distinctive foliage with different shades of green that makes it used as an ornamental tree. The green color gives a tranquil and modest feeling for the spectators. And to accentuate the color of this tree more so at its base dodonaea will be the decorative element of this grouping because it has almost the same form of foliage and the same green shade. And adding the bright green color to the scenery to create a sense of calmness and balance. Then mixing it with the duranta erecta and the amaranthus tricolor as pretties as they boost the colors and their shiny leaves will create a harmony between all the colors and textures. The reddish brown color of the amaranthus will contrast with the light green color of the tree and the other shrub, giving a warm and welcoming feeling to the grouping,

Koelreuteria Elegans

‫كولرتريا‬

Trees shrubs Palms Grouping

Albizzia Julibrissin

Special: Koelreuteria Elegans

Decorative: Bougainvillea

Technical info Form

Location : Madinaty Garden type Mediterranean garden: as it must have a colorful trees and shrubs this tree will match perfectly in the Mediterranean garden and also its foliage will give a good shadow to protect the people from the sun in the Mediterranean areas

Euphorbia milii

A deciduous, spreading, round headed tree.

Rounded to broadly columnary.

Foliage

Leaf arrangement: opposite shape: elliptic lobing and divisions: palmate Margin: wavy tips: pointed Base: uneven

Flower

Shape: pitched shaped inflorescences: cluster

roots

Fibrous root system, 50-70 cm deep

Bark and trunk

Brown erect stem.

Soil

Sandy, clayish soil.

10-15m

width

Up to 10m.

Growth rate

Moderate growth.

price

900/ 2”

6,7,8,9

40-50L/dayliters

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.136

Semi wind

Pelargonium zonale

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pretties: Duranta erecta

Height

Blooming time

Duranta erecta

infill: euphorbia milii

Cluster design

Mood: Calming “cluster design” This magnificent koelreutria stands tall and its long extended branches that has large green foliage contrasting with a bright pink color. Which in the color psychology has lots of meaning but due to the form of its flowers which dance in the air, the suitable feeling that this tree gives is the soothing, calming effect. The koelreutria elegans will stand out as a special and at its base the bougainveillea will be placed as a decorative because it has the same pink flowers in the form of clusters to boost the pink color more. Then as pretties the duranta erecta will be used as it has a bright lime green shiny leaves that give more liveliness to the grouping and finally the infill will be the euphorbia milii because it has almost the same color as the koelreutia elegance and will give the grouping more warmth and tranquility.

Ficus Benjamina

‫فيكس بينجامينا‬

Trees shrubs Palms Grouping

Ficus Benjamina

Special: Ficus Benjamina

Decorative,: duranta erecta

Technical info Form

Foliage

Leaf arrangement: alternate shape: oval lobing and divisions: palmate Margin: entire tips: pointed Base: uneven

Flower

Petalless flower bome in the leaf axills; enlarges to form the fig fruit.

roots

Extensive and deep root system. 1-1.2 m deep.

Bark and trunk

Single or multi trunk.

Soil

Humus rich, moist, well-drained.

Height

60-30m

width

Up to 15m

Growth rate

Fast growth.

price

75/ 1”

Blooming time

7,8

60-80L/day liters

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.117

Amaranthus tricolor

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Decorative: amaranthus tricolor

Location : Madinaty

Garden type: Foliage garden: because the green color dominates it which is a main element in this garden type

Duranta erecta

Medium size, fast growing tree with umbrella shaped crown, grows horizontally Rounded to broadly spreading.

Semi wind

interlace design

Mood: Restful “interlace design” As the bright green color dominates the whole tree. And the green color symbolizes the nature and its relieving and soothing effect on people. The simple form of the tree and its monochromatic green color makes it stands out. And to keep the colors and the grouping around it simple, in its base we will place the duranta erecta interlacing with the shiny amaranthus as they boost the green and their shiny leaves will create a harmony between all the colors and textures. The reddish brown color of the amaranthus will contrast with the light green color of the tree and the other shrub, giving a warm and welcoming feeling to the grouping,

Spathodea Campanulata

‫اسباثوديا‬

Trees shrubs Palms Grouping

Spathodea Campanulata

Special: Spathodea Campanulata

Decorative: Dracena santa rosa

Technical info Form

Location : Madinaty Garden type: Mediterranean garden: Because of its dancing long branches that has bright foliage and colorful bright red flowers and its height will be great for shading.

hibiscus

Rounded to broadly spreading.

Deciduous moderately-branched, open leafy tree.

Foliage

Leaf arrangement: opposite shape: elliptic lobing and divisions: palmate Margin: wavy tips: pointed Base: uneven

Flower

Shape: bell shaped. inflorescences: cluster

roots

Fibrous root system, 50-70 cm deep

Bark and trunk

Short trunk.

Soil

Fertile, mist soil.

10-15m

width

5-10m

Growth rate

Moderate growth.

price

650/3”

6,7,10,11 Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.170

Semi wind

Salvia splendens

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Pretties: hibiscus

Height

Blooming time

Dracena santa rosa

Infill: Salvia Splendens

Cluster design

Mood: Excitement “cluster design” The Spathodea Campanulata is a light, breezy and ornamental tree. It moves smoothly with the wind with its long light branches reach the ground level and give people shade. The bell shaped flowers of the tree evokes strong emotions and excitement and it is associated with passion and desire. This outstanding tree will be the special for this cluster design grouping. Then surrounding it as a decorative element the dracaena santa rosa shrub as it has light green yellowish long shiny leaves will contrast with bright red color of the flower. Then the pretties will be the hibiscus shrub that has bell shaped red flower that has the same texture, color and somehow the form of the poinciana’s flower. Then the infill will be the red smooth salvia splendens that has the same red color that provokes the intense emotions and feelings and also its flower looks like the flower of the Spathodea but in a smaller scale.

Ficus Decora

‫فيكس ديكورا‬

Trees shrubs Palms Grouping

Ficus Decora

Special: Ficus decora

Decorative: duranta erecta

Technical info Form

Location : the international park

Garden type: Foliage garden: because the green color dominates it which is a main element in this garden type

Duranta erecta

Large evergreen tree, wide spreading crown and large leaves.

Rounded to broadly spreading.

Foliage

Leaf arrangement: alternate shape: oval lobing and divisions: palmate Margin: entire tips: pointed Base: uneven

Flower

Unconspiuious, requires a particular species of fig to wasp to pollinate.

roots

Extensive and deep root system. 1-1.2 m deep.

Bark and trunk

Single or multi trunk.

Soil

Humus rich, moist, well-drained.

9-12m

width

12m

Growth rate

Fast growth.

price

75/ 1”

6,7

60-80L/day liters

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.118

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Decorative: amaranthus tricolor

Height

Blooming time

Amaranthus tricolor

Semi wind

interlace design

Mood: Soothing “interlace design” The dark green with the reddish color dominates the whole tree. And the green color symbolizes the nature and its relieving and soothing effect on people. The simple form of the tree and its monochromatic green color makes it stands out. And to keep the colors and the grouping around it simple, in its base we will place the duranta erecta interlacing with the shiny amaranthus as they boost the green and their shiny leaves will create a harmony between all the colors and textures. The reddish brown color that this tree has appears also in the amaranthus will contrast with the light green color of the tree and the other shrub, giving a warm and welcoming feeling to the grouping,

Tecoma Castanifolia

‫تيكوما كاستانيفوليا‬

Trees shrubs Palms Grouping

Tecoma Castanisolia

Special: Cassia Glauca

Decorative: lantana

Technical info Form

Location : Al-azhar park Garden type Mediterranean garden: Because its a shading tree with large swaying branches, and has bright yellow flowers.

Wedalia

Rounded to broadly columnary

Foliage

Leaf arrangement: opposite shape: obovate lobing and divisions: palmate Margin: toothed tips:pointed Base: pointed

Flower

Shape: bell shaped. inflorescences: cluster

roots

Fibrous root system, 40-60 cm deep

Bark and trunk

Light brown, several trunk.

Soil

Fertile, moist, well- drained 6-6m

width

3-5m

Growth rate

Fast growth.

price

125/2m

6,7,8

45-60L/dayliters

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.178

Semi wind

Duranta erecta

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infill: senecio cineraria

Height

Blooming time

Senecio cineraria

pretties: duranta erecta

Cluster design

Mood: Joyful “Cluster design” The shooting branches of this tree grabs the attention of the people immediately. In addition to the fusion between its evergreen leaves and yellow flowers brighten the overall image of the tree, creating an attractive sight to its spectators. the meaning of the yellow color revolves around sunshine. It evokes feelings of cheerfulness and positivity. Tecoma castanifolia beautiful form and color requires to stand out as a special. Giving emphasizes on the radiant yellow color of its flower , no color must interrupt. The Tecoma Castanifolia would be in the center with yellow lantana surrounding its base a decorative element, As it has the same round cluster of yellow flowers and its green color leaves will contrast well with the colors of the Tecoma Castanifolia. Cutting through it duranta as a pretties. As its lime green shiny leaves give the base more color and liveliness. Finally adding senecio cineraria as infill with its silver leaves will contrast with the color of the duranta erecta, and the yellow color of the lantana, also it has the same round yellow flowers as the lantana and the tecoma Castanifolia’s flower creating a cheery, positive mat for the Tecoma Castanifolia.

Taxodium Distichum

‫الطقسود االقرع‬

Trees shrubs Palms Grouping

Mood: Greatness Taxodium Distchum is A remarkable tree always used as a landmark in open gardens because of it’s unique form make it outstand alone as a special and irresistible bold mood that makes the viewer can’t stop observing it, in addition to its height that gives the people an amazing shade.

Technical info

Location : Al-Azhar park Garden type Country garden: As the country gardens characterizes by its wide spaces. The great height of this tree will be make it visible from far away. So it will be suitable in this garden type.

Form

Horizontal branches, pyramidal form.

Foliage

Leaf arrangement: opposite shape: obovate lobing and divisions: palmate Margin: toothed tips: pointed Base: pointed

Flower

Shape: bell shaped. inflorescences: cluster

roots

Fibrous root system, 40-60 cm deep

Bark and trunk

Light brown, several trunk.

Soil

Fertile, moist, well- drained

Height

6-6m

width

3-5m

Growth rate

Fast growth.

price

125/2m

Blooming time

6,7,8

45-60L/day liters

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for al-Azhar park and the city of Cairo page no.178

Semi wind

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Index

Trees shrubs Palms

Shrubs • • • • • • • • • • • •

Tecomaria Capensis Lantana Camara Hibiscus Acalypha Plumbago Capensis Vinca Duranta Erecta Euryops Acraeus Gazania Chansonette Senecio Cineraria Ocimum basilicumis Pennsitium

• • • • • • • • • • • •

Caesalpinia Gilliesii Russelia Euphorpia milii Plumeria alba Thevetia Peruviana Jasminum grandiflora Ipomea Vitex Pelargonium Zonale Amaranthus tricolor Callistemon Leuchophyllum freutescens

• • • • • • • •

Ixora Chinensis Bougainvillea Lantana Dimorphotheca Jacandum Dimorphotheca Freuticosum Salvia splendens Scenecio cineraria Canna indica

Caesalpinia Gilliesii

‫سيزالبينيا‬

Trees shrubs Palms Grouping

Caeslpinia Gilliesii

Special: caesalpinia gilliesii

Decorative: Ocimum basilicum

Technical info Form

Location : Madinaty Garden type Mediterranean garden: This delicate colorful shrub, with its passionate bright yellow flower, will work well in this garden type

Lantana

Deciduous shrub, informal vase shaped, its wide spreading branches and space below for its expanding roots.

Foliage

Leaf arrangement: alternate shape: oblong lobing and divisions: palmate Margin: entire tips: blunt Base: heart shaped

Flower

Shape: slipper-shaped inflorescences: umbel

roots

Tap root system 40-60m deep.

Bark and trunk

Branched stem

Soil

Clay, loam, sand, acidic and alkaline.

Up to 3m

width

1.5-2m

Growth rate

Fast growth.

price

900/ 2”

5,6,7,8

25-30L/dayliters

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.204

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Pretties: lantana

Height

Blooming time

Ocimum Basilicum

Semi wind

Interlace design

Mood: Active “interlace design” The Caesalpinia Gilliesii has a wide spreading branches with beautiful small smooth foliage. The small yellow flower of this tree is very delicate and showy, they form a cluster in a triangular form shooting in the air. The bright yellow color of this flower evokes feelings of happiness, positivity and optimism. The light branches and the flowers make the tree sway and dance with the air. Which make it seem active and energetic. By using the interlace design as it is very spontaneous and energetic. The caesalpinia Giliiesii will stand as a special. The Ocimum Basilicum has the same upward shooting flowers and gives the same feeling then the lantana has the same cluster form the looks similar to the cluster of the caesalpinia gilliesii and also the same smooth texture of its petals. They both will interlace with each other to create a more energetic base and grab the attention of the spectators more.

Tecomaria Capensis

‫تكوماريا‬

Trees Shrubs Palms Grouping

Salvia splendens Tecomaria

infill: Tecomaria

Decorative: Dracena santa rosa

Russelia

Technical info

Location : Madinaty Garden type Cottage garden: The intense colorful flowers of the tecomaria will be suitable for the cottage garden.

Form

Erect evergreen shrub with slender stems that can be trained as a climber or upright tree.

Foliage

Leaf arrangement: alternate shape: ovate lobing and divisions: pinnate Margin: toothed tips: pointed Base: pointed

Flower

Shape: trumpet shaped. inflorescences: cluster

roots

Fibrinous root system, 30-50cm deep.

Bark and trunk

Branched, soft stem.

Soil

Fertile, Moist , well- drained

Pretties: Russelia

Height

1.5-2m.

width

1.2-1.5m

Growth rate

Moderate growth.

price

8/ 16cm pot

Blooming time

Dracena santa rosa

6,7,8,9

25-30L/dayliters

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.279

Semi wind

pretties: Salvia Splendens

Cluster design

Mood: Enthusiasm “cluster design” The Tecomaria Capensis has a very distinctive shape and form and grabs the people’s attention immediately by its warm, energetic and passionate color. The trumpet shape flowers of the tecomaria forms a cluster creates a beautiful geometry. Expressing harmony and passion by using cluster design in this grouping. And by using the tecomaria as infill . Then adding some plants with the same texture of their petals and the same shades of color, firstly the decorative element will be the russelia as it looks so much like the tecomaria but in more reddish color so they will harmonize with each other. Then the pretty will be the salvia splendens as it has the same form of flowers but in a different arrangement and also it has the same shade of color like the tecomaria. Finally to balance the whole colors and textures the dracaena santa rosa will do that as it has a light green color that will contrast and boost the colors more and add liveliness to the group.

Hibiscus

‫هبسكس احمر‬

Trees Shrubs Palms Grouping

Poinciana regia

Special: poinciana regia

Decorative: Dracena santa rosa

Technical info Form

hibiscus

Round bushy shrub, bright with very red showy flower.

Dracena santa rosa

Location : Al azhar park Garden type Cottage garden: as for its vibrant red color and the coziness this color gives this shrub will be suitable for this garden type.

Foliage

Leaf arrangement: opposite shape: ovate lobing and divisions: palmate Margin: toothed tips: pointed Base: pointed

Flower

Shape: bell shaped. inflorescences: solitary

roots

Fibrous root system, 30 – 50 cm deep.

Bark and trunk

Short trunk.

Soil

Fertile, humus rich, clayish, well- drained.

3-4m

width

1.5-2m

Growth rate

Fast growth.

price

4/pot

Blooming time

5,6,7,8

25-30L/day liters

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.237

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Pretties: hibiscus

Height

Semi wind

Pelargonium zonale

Infill pelargonium zonale

Cluster design

Mood: Intimate “cluster design” The light showy protruding flower creates an elegant, sweet and warm effect for this shrub. It emits bright red color that is strongly associated with emotions. The bell shaped flowers of the shrub evokes strong emotions and it is associated with warmth and comfort. The poinciana regia will be the special for this cluster design grouping. Then surrounding it as a decorative element the Dracaena Santa Rosa shrub as it has light green yellowish long shiny leaves will contrast with bright red color of the flower.

Then the pretties will be the hibiscus shrub that has bell shaped red flower that has the same texture, color and somehow the form of the poinciana’s flower. Then the infill will be the red smooth pelargonium zonale that has the same red color that provokes the intense emotions and feelings.

Bougainvillea

‫جهنمية‬

Trees Shrubs Palms Grouping

Koelreutria elegans

Special: Koelreuteria Elegans

Decorative: Bougainvillea

Technical info Form

Location : Madinaty Garden type Mediterranean garden: This delicate colorful shrub, with its passionate bright pink flower, will work well in this garden type

Duranta erecta

Strong, cascading, semi- evergreen climber, with very attractive foliage and colors, requires pruning to control spreading.

Foliage

Leaf arrangement: alternate shape: oval lobing and divisions: palmate Margin: entire tips: pointed Base: uneven

Flower

Shape: cup shaped. inflorescences: cluster

roots

Extensive root system, 60-70cmdeep.

Bark and trunk

Twisted woody trunk.

Soil

Fertile, well- drained .

10-15m

width

6-8m

Growth rate

Fast growth.

price

60/40cm pot

5,6,7,8

25-30L/day liters

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.290

Semi wind

Bougainvilliea

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pretties: Duranta erecta

Height

Blooming time

Euphorbia milii

infill: euphorbia milii

Cluster design

Mood: Hopeful “cluster design” This extended branches shrub has large green foliage contrasting with a bright pink color. It reaches out to the people and create a radiant shape filled with colorful dense foliage. It has a bright pink flowers which in the color psychology has lots of meaning but due to the form of its flowers which dance in the air, the suitable feeling that this tree gives is the soothing, calming effect and hope. The koelreutria elegans will stand out as a special and at its base the bougainveillea will be placed as a decorative because they both has the same pink flowers in the form of clusters to boost the pink color more. Then as pretties the duranta erecta will be used as it has a bright lime green shiny leaves that give more liveliness to the grouping and finally the infill will be the euphorbia milii because it has almost the same color as the Bougainvillea and will give the grouping more warmth and tranquility.

Lantana

‫النتانا صفراء‬

Trees Shrubs Palms Grouping

Cassia Glauca

Pretties : Lantana

Decorative: wedalia

Technical info Form

Wedalia

Evergreen bushy ground cover with showy bright colors.

Foliage

Leaf arrangement: opposite shape: ovate lobing and divisions: palmate Margin: toothed tips: pointed Base: pointed

Flower

Shape: saucer shaped

roots

Fibrous root system, 30-40 cm deep

Location : Maadi Garden type Mediterranean garden: This delicate colorful shrub, with its passionate bright green leaves and yellow flower, will work well in this garden type

Height

0.6-1m

width

Up to 2m

Growth rate

Fast growth.

price

2.25/14cm pot

The whole year

25-30L/dayliters

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Special: cassia glauca

Fertile, moist, well- drained

Blooming time

Lantana

inflorescences: cluster

Bark and trunk

Soil

Gazania chansonette

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.334

Semi wind

infill: Gazania Chansonette

interlace design

Mood: Joyful “interlace design” The fusion between its evergreen leaves and yellow flowers brighten the overall image of the shrub, creating an attractive sight to its spectators. the meaning of the yellow color revolves around sunshine. It evokes feelings of cheerfulness and positivity. The cassia glauca beautiful form and color will stand as a special.

Giving emphasizes on the radiant yellow color of the lantana flower , no other color must interrupt. The Cassia Glauca would be in the center with duranta erecta surrounding its base as an interlacing agent, As it has different smooth and shiny texture and its green yellowish color will contrast well with the colors of the lantana as it would be placed as an pretty. Cutting through it the wedalia as a decorative element. As it has tiny yellow petals to give the base more color and liveliness. Finally adding the gazania chansonette as infill with its yellow petals and fading brown color in the center will contrast with the color of the lantana, creating a cheery, positive mat for the lantana.

callistemon

‫فرشة الزجاج‬

Trees Shrubs Palms Grouping callistemon

Technical info

Special: callistemon

Decorative,: pennisteum

Technical info Form

Location : Madinaty Garden type Cottage garden: Because it’s so light , airy and spontaneous, In addition to its dense red flowers. Which will match the informality and the liveliness of the garden

pennisetium

Evergreen small tree or large shrub with dense and weeping branches Small weeping.

Foliage

Leaf arrangement: alternate shape: oblong lobing and divisions: pinnate Margin: entire tips: pointed Base: pointed

Flower

Shape: spike

roots

Fibrous root system, 50-70 cm deep

Bark and trunk

Multi trunk.

Soil

Fertile, neutral to acidic, well- drained , moist.

pretty: amaranthus tricolor

4-6m

width

Up to 2m

Growth rate

Moderate growth.

price

400/2m

5,6,7,8

25-30L/day liters

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inflorescences: solitary

Height

Blooming time

Amaranthus tricolor

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.83

Semi wind

interlace design

Mood: Comfort “interlace design” As the bright green color dominates the whole tree. And the green color symbolizes the nature and its relieving and soothing effect on people. With a contrasting red brush shaped feathery flower. And to keep the colors and the grouping around it simple, in its base we will place the pennistium that has the same feathery texture creating a sense of harmony between the whole grouping and interlacing with the shiny amaranthus as they boost the colors and amaranthus’s shiny leaves will create a harmony between all the colors and textures. The reddish brown color of the amaranthus will contrast with the light green color of the tree and the other shrub, giving a warm and welcoming feeling to the grouping,

Euryops Acraeus

‫اريوربيس‬

Trees Shrubs Palms Grouping

Gazania chansonette Infill : Euryops Acraeus

Decorative: Cladanthus Arabicus

Technical info Form

Large shrubby evergreen perennials.

Foliage

Leaf arrangement: ranked shape: obovate lobing and divisions: palmate Margin: entire tips: pointed Base: pointed

Flower

Shape: cross shaped.

roots

Fibrous root system, 30-40 cm deep

Location : Madinaty Garden type Mediterranean garden: This delicate colorful shrub, with its passionate bright green leaves and yellow flower, will work well in this garden type

Height

Up to 1.5m

width

Up to 1m

Growth rate

Fast growth.

price

150/ 30cm

7,8

25-30L/day liters

Wedalia

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pretties: Gazania Chansonette

Moderately fertile, well- drained

Blooming time

Cladanthus arabicus

inflorescences: solitary

Bark and trunk

Soil

Euryops acraeus

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.232

Semi wind

decorative: Wedalia

Interlace design

Mood: cheery “interlace design” The fusion between its evergreen leaves and yellow flowers brighten the overall image of the flower, creating an attractive sight to its spectators. the meaning of the yellow color revolves around sunshine. It evokes feelings of cheerfulness and positivity. The palmate beautiful form of the greyish green leaves . Giving emphasizes on the radiant yellow color of its flower. Interlacing the cladanthus arabicus, gazania and wedalia with the euryops acraeus as they all has the same shades of the bright yellow and the green leaves, in addition to they smooth matte texture of their petals, creating a cheery, positive mat for the spectators.

Acalypha

‫اكاليفا حمراء‬

Trees Shrubs Palms Grouping

Amaranthus tricolor

acalypha Pennistoum

infill,: acalypha

Decorative,: pennistium

Technical info

Location : Maadi Garden type Cottage garden: Because it’s so light , airy and spontaneous, In addition to its dense red green foliage. Which will match the informality, the warmth and the liveliness of the garden

Form

Evergreen, spreading upright shrub with multi colored, often variegated leaves.

Foliage

Leaf arrangement: alternate shape: ovate lobing and divisions: pinnate Margin: toothed tips: pointed Base: pointed

Flower

Small flower hidden among leaves, 20 cm, reddish brown color.

Shape: tubular inflorescences: panicle

roots

Fibrous root system, 30-50 cm deep

Bark and trunk

Single, light grey stem.

Soil

Fertile, humus-rich, moist, well- drained

pretty: amaranthus tricolor

Height

2-3m

width

1.5-2m

Growth rate

Fast growth.

price

2/pot

Blooming time

7,8

25-30L/day liters

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.188

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Semi wind

interlace design

Mood: Fiery “interlace design” The mesmerizing colors of the shrub are extremely unique. Its reflective leaves create a fiery sensation of excitement and intensity. Its size contrasts with its color and appearance. This dense grouping with achieved through the diversity of warm shades of red without any bright colors. This warm grouping consists of the acalypha as decorative with its shiny leathery leaves. Then interlacing with it the pennistium with its red feathery leaves that will harmonize the textures and colors of the group. Then adding the shiny amaranthus with its dark red that symbolizes passion and energy. The warm atmosphere is achieved through the diversity of the red shades of the foliage.

Duranta erecta

‫دورنتا ليمونى‬

Trees Shrubs Palms Grouping

vitex

Duranta ereta Draceana santa rosa

infill: duranta erecta

Decorative: Dracena santa rosa

Technical info

Location : Maadi Garden type Mediterranean garden: This delicate colorful shrub, with its passionate bright lime green leaves and violet flower, will work well in this garden type

Form

Evergreen bushy spreading, weeping shrub or small tree. Thorns are found on mature specimens.

Foliage

Leaf arrangement: alternate shape: obovate lobing and divisions: palmate Margin: finely toothed tips: pointed Base: pointed

Flower

Shape: saucer shaped.

roots

Fibrous root system, 40-60 cm deep

Bark and trunk

Branched stem.

Soil

Loamy , clayish, well- drained, sandy and acidic.

inflorescences: raceme Pretty : vitex

Height

2-3m

width

1.5-2m

Growth rate

Fast growth.

price

2.25/14cm pot

Blooming time

7,8,9

25-30L/dayliters

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Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.227

Semi wind

cluster design

Mood: Freshness “cluster design” The distinctive lime color of the Duranta Erecta symbolizes renewal and growth. It is the color you see the most in the natural environment. So it is the color of spring, when everything comes to life. And it depicts the period when everything is alive and unrolling its natural processes. And its flower is a violet raceme that contrast with the lime green making it more delicate. By using cluster design the duranta will be the decorative element of the grouping.

Then adding the vitex as it has the same color pallet and the same raceme form of flowers. And finally at the background the dracaena santa rosa that has the same shiny bright green leaves that will harmonize the whole grouping.

Amaranthus tricolor

‫امارنتس‬

Trees Shrubs Palms Grouping

Amaranthus tricolor

acalypha Pennistoum

Infill’: amaranthus

Decorative,: pennistium

Technical info

Location : Ma Garden type Cottage garden: Because it’s so light and spontaneous, In addition to its dense red dark red foliage. Which will match the informality, the warmth and the liveliness of the garden

Form

Clambering, bushy, tender perennial in warm locations.

Foliage

Leaf arrangement: opposite shape: elliptic lobing and divisions: palmate Margin: entire tips: pointed Base: pointed

Flower

Dry reddish brown, ovoid, oblong.

roots

Fibrous root system, 20-30 cm deep

Bark and trunk

Prostrate stems

Soil

Fertile, light, sandy, clayish, well- drained

Pretty: acalypha

Height

30-50cm

width

Up to 30cm

Growth rate

Fast growth.

price

900/ 2”

Blooming time

6,7

25-30L/dayliters Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.

Full sun

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Semi wind

interlace design

Mood: Coziness “interlace design” The distinctive dark red color of the shrub is extremely unique. Its reflective leaves create a warm sensation of comfort and warmth. Its size contrasts with its color and appearance. This dense grouping with achieved through the diversity of warm shades of red without any bright colors. This warm grouping consists of the acalypha as decorative with its shiny leathery leaves. Then interlacing with it the pennistium with its red feathery leaves that will harmonize the textures and colors of the group. Then adding the shiny amaranthus with its dark red that symbolizes passion and energy. The warm atmosphere is achieved through the diversity of the red shades of the foliage.

Gazania Chansonette

‫جزانيا‬

Trees Shrubs Palms Grouping

Gazania chansonette Decorative: Euryops Acraeus

pretty: Cladanthus Arabicus

Euryops acraeus

Cladanthus arabicus Wedalia

Technical info

Location : Madinaty Garden type Mediterranean garden: This delicate colorful shrub, with its passionate green leaves and orange yellowish flower, will work well in this garden type

Form

Evergreen weeping groundcover.

Foliage

Leaf arrangement: alternate shape: strap lobing and divisions: pinnate Margin: entire tips: pointed Base: pointed

Flower

Shape: cross shaped.

roots

Fibrous root system, 20-30 cm deep

Bark and trunk

Creeping plant.

Soil

Light, sandy, well- drained .

inflorescences: solitary infill: Gazania Chansonette

Height

30-40cm

width

60-80cm

Growth rate

Fast growth.

price

2.25/14cm pot

Blooming time

1,2,3,4,12

25-30L/day liters

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Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.332

Semi wind

Pretty : Wedalia

Interlace design

Mood: cheery “interlace design” The fusion between its evergreen leaves and yellow-orange flowers brighten the overall image of the flower, creating an attractive sight to its spectators. the meaning of the yellow color revolves around sunshine. It evokes feelings of cheerfulness and positivity. The cross shaped vibrant yellow flower with the pinnate green leaves that adds freshness and calmness to the fusion . Giving emphasizes on the radiant yellow color of its flower. Interlacing the cladanthus arabicus, euryops acraeus and wedalia with the gazania as they all has the same shades of the bright yellow and the green leaves, in addition to they smooth matte texture of their petals, creating a cheery, positive mat for the spectators.

Euphorpia Milii

‫شوكة املسيح‬

Trees Shrubs Palms Grouping

Koelreuteria Elegans

Special: Koelreuteria Elegans

Decorative: Bougainvillea

Technical info Form Foliage

Leaf arrangement: opposite shape: oblong lobing and divisions: palmate Margin: entire tips: rounded Base: pointed

Flower

Shape: cross shaped

roots

Fibrous root system, 50-70 cm deep

Bark and trunk

Short trunk.

Soil

Fertile, light, sandy, clayish, well- drained 0.8-0.9m

width

0.4-0.6m

Growth rate

Slow growth.

price

900/ 2”

1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12

25-30L/day liters

bougainvillea

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pretties: Duranta erecta

Height

Blooming time

Duranta erecta

inflorescences: cluster

Location : Madinaty Garden type Mediterranean garden: This delicate colorful shrub, with its passionate bright pink flower, will work well in this garden type

Euphorbia milii

Woody spiny evergreen; semi prostate to scrambling, semi- succulent shrub, with slender, fleshy throne stems.

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.372

Semi wind

infill: euphorbia milii

Cluster design

Mood: Resilience “cluster design” The wood spiny evergreen shrub that stands with its bright pink flowers and the spiky stem, the fusion between the smooth and rough textures in this shrub symbolizes how strong and stable it is.

And its bright pink color which stands for tenderness, vulnerability .The koelreutria elegans will stand out as a special because it has the same bright pink flowers and at its base the bougainveillea will be placed as a decorative because it has the same pink flowers in the form of clusters to boost the pink color more. Then as pretties the duranta erecta will be used as it has a bright lime green shiny leaves that give more liveliness to the grouping and finally the infill will be the euphorbia milii to add the power and contrast of colors to the grouping.

Leuchophyllum Freutescens

‫الكيفيلم‬

Trees Shrubs Palms Grouping

Leuchophyllum freutscens vitex

infill: Leuchophyllum Freutescens

Duranta erecta

Decorative,: duranta erecta

Technical info Form

An evergreen grey shrub with leaves densely covered with stellate. There are many colors cultivates.

Foliage

Leaf arrangement: rosette shape: elliptic lobing and divisions: palmate Margin: entire tips: pointed Base: pointed

Flower

Shape: saucer shaped.

roots

Fibrous root system, 50-70 cm deep

inflorescences: raceme

pretty: vitex

Bark and trunk

Soil

Location : Madinaty Garden type: Mediterranean: due to its form and foliage and also its purple color and its mysterious and exotic effect it will match perfectly the formal Mediterranean garden.

Rocky, limestone based, sandy loam, medium, clay loam, well drained soil.

Height

0.6-1.5m

width

1.5m

Growth rate

Fast growth.

price

900/ 2”

Blooming time

4,5,6,7,8,9,10

10-15L/day liters

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Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.248

Semi wind

cluster design

Mood: Exotic “Cluster design” The tall rosette shape of the shrub stands with its light purple flowers and light green palmate leaves, the purple color is a royal color and in the color psychology it is connected to the mystery which conveys magic and independence. Which will act as a decorative in this cluster design grouping. The duranta erecta will act as also a infill element. As in this grouping with its yellowish green leaves that contrast with the purple color of the Leuchophyllum Freutescens flower also the smooth texture of its leaves will give a pleasant effect and won’t affect the spiritual and the mysterious feeling that the Leuchophyllum gives.

Mixing the duranta erecta with the vitex shrub as it has an amazing contrasting white and purple color to give the group more clarity with its white color and smoothness with its leaves and both the duranta erecta and the vitex them will act as pretties. The three shrubs has the same fusion of color and textures of the petals with a rich purple color and their green leaves, so they will add a sophisticated effect to the whole grouping.

Lantana Camara

Trees Shrubs Palms

‫النتانا‬ Grouping

Cassia galuca

Infill : Lantana

Decorative : Lantana

Technical info

Location : Maadi Garden type Mediterranean garden: This delicate colorful shrub, with its passionate bright green leaves and orange flower, will work well in this garden type

lantana camara

Form

Evergreen bushy ground cover with showy bright colors.

Foliage

Leaf arrangement: opposite shape: ovate lobing and divisions: palmate Margin: toothed tips: pointed Base: pointed

Flower

Shape: saucer shaped

roots

Fibrous root system, 30-40 cm deep

Bark and trunk

Short trunk.

Soil

Fertile, moist, well- drained

Duranta erecta

Special: cassia glauca

0.6-1m

width

Up to 2m

Growth rate

Fast growth.

price

2.25/14cm pot

The whole year

25-30L/dayliters

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inflorescences: cluster

Height

Blooming time

Lantana

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.334

Semi wind

Pretty: duranta erecta

Cluster design

Mood: Sensuality “Cluster design” The mix between its evergreen leaves and yellow-orange flowers brighten the overall image of the colorful shrub, creating an attractive sight to its spectators. the meaning of the orange color color revolves around passion and fun. It evokes feelings of warmth and positivity. The lantana camara beautiful form and color requires to stand out as an infill. As it has the same clustered form flowers as the tecoma stans. The Tecoma stans would be in the center with lantana surrounding its base a decorative element, As it has the same round cluster of yellow flowers and its green color leaves will contrast well with the colors of the Tecoma stans. Then as pretties the duranta erecta will be used as it has a bright lime green shiny leaves that give more liveliness to the grouping the yellow color of the lantana. which has the same round yellow flowers as the tecoma stans’s flower and the same form of the clustered flowers that the three of them have. creating a passionate, positive atmosphere around the lantana camara.

Ocimum basilicum

‫ريحان‬

Trees Shrubs Palms Grouping

Ocimum basilicum vitex

infill: Ocimum Basilicum

pennistium

Decorative,: duranta erecta

Technical info Form

Bushy, evergreen, aromatic perennial.

Foliage

Leaf arrangement: opposite shape: ovate lobing and divisions: palmate Margin: toothed tips: pointed Base: pointed

Flower

Shape: saucer shaped.

roots

Fibrous root system, 50-70 cm deep

inflorescences: raceme pretty: vitex

Bark and trunk

Soil

Location : Madinaty Garden type: Productive garden: due to its scent, usage and foliage, and also because it is edible, it will be suitable for the productive garden

Fertile, light, well- drained

Height

70-90cm

width

Up to 30cm

Growth rate

Fast growth.

price

38/ 30 cm pot

Blooming time

6,7,8

15L/day liters

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Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.254

Semi wind

Cluster design

Mood: Refreshment “cluster design” The distinctive light green aromatic shrub is extremely unique. Its reflective aromatic leaves create a refreshed sensation of freshness and purity. Which calms down the nerves . This dense grouping with achieved through the diversity of textures and forms. This grouping consists of the Ocimum Basilicum as an infill element with its shiny leathery leaves and distinctive aroma. Then adding the pennistium with its red feathery leaves that will harmonize the textures and colors of the group. Then adding the shiny colorful vitex as it has the same form of the Ocimum Basilicum with its purple that symbolizes spirituality and energy. The calm refreshing atmosphere is achieved through the diversity of the textures and aromas in the foliage.

Dimorphotheca Freuticosum

‫ديمورفوتيكا‬

Trees Shrubs Palms Grouping

jacaranda

Special: jacaranda

Decorative: duranta erecta

Technical info Form

Evergreen or low branching , erect, subshrubby perennials.

Foliage

Leaf arrangement: alternate shape: obovate lobing and divisions: palmate Margin: toothed to way tips: pointed Base: pointed

Flower

Shape: cross shaped.

roots

Fibrous root system, 20-30 cm deep

Location : Madinaty Garden type Formal Mediterranean: as the purple color is a royal, sophisticated color, it will be suitable for the whole garden mood.

Height

20-30cm

width

30-60cm

Growth rate

Fast growth.

price

4/pot

3,4,5,6,7

25-30L/day liters

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pretty: vitex

Fertile, light, well- drained .

Blooming time

Vitex

inflorescences: solitary

Bark and trunk

Soil

Duranta erecta

dimorphotheca freuticosum

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.330

Semi wind

infill: dimorphotheca freuticosum

Cluster design

Mood: sophistication “Cluster design” Highly showing with attractive with various colors, this diverse and radiant plant with cool purple color creates a royal, calmer and harmonious atmosphere with its green foliage. The purple color is a royal color and in the color psychology it is connected to the nobility which conveys wealth and extravagance. The purple jacaranda tree will act as a special in this cluster design grouping as it has the same color and texture of the flower. The duranta erecta will act as an decorative element with its yellowish green leaves that contrast with the purple color of flower also the smooth texture of its leaves will give a pleasant effect and won’t affect the spiritual and the noble feeling that the jacaranda gives. Mixing the duranta erecta with the vitex shrub as it has an amazing contrasting white and purple color to give the group more clarity with its white color and smoothness with its leaves and the duranta erecta will act as the decorative element and the vitex as an pretty. Finally the dimorphotheca freuticosum will be the infill of this grouping as it has the white smooth petals with a pinch of purple in them will add a sophisticated effect to the whole grouping.

Pelargonium Zonale

‫جارونيا‬

Trees Shrubs Palms Grouping

Poinciana regia

Special: poinciana regia

Decorative: Dracena santa rosa

Technical info Form

Location : Madinaty Garden type Cottage garden: as for its vibrant red color and the coziness this color gives this shrub will be suitable for this garden type.

hibiscus

Medium size, fast growing tree with umbrella shaped crown, grows horizontally

Foliage

Leaf arrangement: ranked shape: obovate lobing and divisions: peltate Margin: shallowly lobbed tips: notched Base: uneven

Flower

Shape: saucer shaped . inflorescences: cluster

roots

Fibrous root system, 20-40 cm deep

Bark and trunk

Short trunk.

Soil

Fertile, neutral to alkaline, well- drained.

60-80cm

width

20-60cm

Growth rate

Fast growth.

price

10/20cm pot

3,4,5,6,7

10-15L/day liter

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.256

Semi wind

Pelargonium zonale

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Pretties: hibiscus

Height

Blooming time

Dracena santa rosa

Infill pelargonium zonale

Cluster design

Mood: Showy “cluster design” Pelargonium zonale has a very simple clustered flower with large leaflets that add vitality to the garden because of its amazing colors and light showy protruding flower creates an elegant, sweet and warm effect for this shrub.it emits bright red color that is strongly associated with emotions. The cluster of flowers of the shrub evokes strong emotions and it is associated with warmth and comfort. The poinciana regia will be the special for this cluster design grouping. Then surrounding it as a decorative element the Dracaena Santa Rosa shrub as it has light green yellowish long shiny leaves will contrast with bright red color of the flower. Then the pretties will be the hibiscus shrub that has bell shaped red flower that has the same texture, color and somehow the form of the poinciana’s flower. Then the infill will be the red smooth pelargonium zonale that has the same red color that provokes the intense emotions and feelings.

Pennsitium

‫بنسيتم ديل الفاراالحمر‬

Trees Shrubs Palms Grouping callistemon

Special: callistemon

Decorative,: pennistium

Technical info Form Foliage

Leaf arrangement: ranked shape: linear lobing and divisions: pinnatified Margin: spiny

Flower

Shape: panicle

roots

Fibrous root system, 30-40 cm deep

Soil

Garden type Cottage garden: Because it’s so light , airy and spontaneous, Which will match the informality and the liveliness of the garden

Height

1-1.2m

width

1m.

Growth rate

Fast growth.

price

120/0.6m

1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12

10-15L/dayliters

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Decorative: amaranthus tricolor

Moderately fertile, well- drained

Blooming time

Amaranthus tricolor

inflorescences: solitary

Bark and trunk

Location : Madinaty

pennisetium

Mound forming, densely tufted, deciduous perennial grass, often grown as an annual.

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.87

Semi wind

interlace design

Mood: prosperity “interlace design” As reddish brown color dominates the whole plant. Brown is an earthy color. After all, it’s the color of earth, wood and stone. So naturally, color psychology highlights that the color meaning for brown relates to comfort, security and a down to earth nature. With a contrasting red brush shaped feathery flower. And to keep the colors and the grouping around it simple, the callistemon tree will be used as a special because it has the same texture of feathery flower At its base we will place the pennistium that has the same feathery texture creating a sense of harmony between the whole grouping and interlacing with the shiny amaranthus as they boost the colors and amaranthus’s shiny leaves will create a harmony between all the colors and textures. The reddish brown color of the amaranthus will contrast with the light green color of the tree and the other shrub, giving a warm and welcoming feeling to the grouping,

Plumbago Capensis

‫بلمباجو‬

Trees Shrubs Palms Grouping

Plumbago capensis vinca

infill: Plumbago Capensis

Duranta erecta

Decorative,: duranta erecta

Technical info

Location : Madinaty Garden type Mediterranean garden: This delicate soft light blue flower, with its refreshing bright green leaves, will work well in this garden type as it must have light soothing colors.

Form

Evergreen, semi climbing, shrub with slender moderately branching stems.

Foliage

Leaf arrangement: whorled shape: elliptic lobing and divisions: palmate Margin: entire tips: pointed Base: pointed

Flower

Shape: saucer shaped . inflorescences: cluster

roots

Fibrous root system, 30-50 cm deep

Bark and trunk

Branched stem.

Soil

Fertile, light, sandy, clayish, well- drained

Decorative: vinca

Height

10-15m

width

6-8m

Growth rate

Moderate growth.

price

20LE/pot

Blooming time

6,7,8

10-15L/dayliters

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.313

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Semi wind

interlace design

Mood: Serene “interlace design” As the bright light blue color dominates the whole cluster of flower. Blue calls to mind feelings of calmness or serenity. It is often described as peaceful, tranquil, secure and orderly. And the green color of its foliage symbolizes the nature and its relieving and soothing effect on people.

And to keep the colors and the grouping around it simple, the interlace design will be used and the plumbago capensis will be the infill as its color is so distinctive. And adding to it the white vinca to boost the caling effect of the blue by mixing it with the clean neutral white also because both of that has the same form, shape and texture. Finally as an interlacing agent the lime green duranata erecta will make a contrast between the light blue and the white color as the green color symbolizes nature.

Dimorphotheca Jacandum

‫ديمورفوتيكا‬

Trees Shrubs Palms Grouping

jacaranda

Special: jacaranda

Decorative: duranta erecta

Technical info Form

Evergreen or low branching , erect, subshrubby perennials.

Foliage

Leaf arrangement: alternate shape: obovate lobing and divisions: palmate Margin: toothed to way tips: pointed Base: pointed

Flower

Shape: cross shaped.

roots

Fibrous root system, 20-30 cm deep

Location : Madinaty Garden type Formal Mediterranean: as the purple color is a royal, sophisticated color, it will be suitable for the whole garden mood.

Height

20-30cm

width

30-60cm

Growth rate

Fast growth.

price

4/pot

3,4,5,6,7

25-30L/dayliters

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Decorative: vitex

Fertile, light, well- drained .

Blooming time

Vitex

inflorescences: solitary

Bark and trunk

Soil

Duranta erecta

dimorphotheca Jacandum

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.330

Semi wind

infill: dimorphotheca freuticosum

Cluster design

Mood: Royalty “Cluster design” Highly showing purple color that dominates that whole flower, This diverse and radiant plant with cool purple color creates a royal, calmer and harmonious atmosphere with its green foliage. The purple color is a royal color and in the color psychology it is connected to the nobility which conveys wealth and extravagance. The purple jacaranda tree will act as a special in this cluster design grouping as it has the same color and texture of the flower. The duranta erecta will act as an decorative element with its yellowish green leaves that contrast with the purple color of flower also the smooth texture of its leaves will give a pleasant effect and won’t affect the spiritual and the noble feeling that the jacaranda gives. Mixing the duranta erecta with the vitex shrub as it has an amazing contrasting white and purple color to give the group more clarity with its white color and smoothness with its leaves and both the duranta erecta will act as the decorative element and the vitex as an pretty. Finally the dimorphotheca freuticosum will be the infill of this grouping as it has the white smooth petals with a pinch of purple in them will add a sophisticated effect to the whole grouping.

Plumeria alba

‫ياسمين هندى‬

Trees Shrubs Palms Grouping Plmeria alba

Special: Plumbago Capensis

Decorative,: Anthemis puncatata

Technical info

Location : Maadi Garden type Formal garden: because of its fusion between the green and white that gives a feeling of purity and also its form, it will be suitable for the cleanliness and arrangement of the formal garden.

Form

Deciduous, many branched small, canopy tree.

Foliage

Leaf arrangement: opposite shape: elliptic lobing and divisions: palmate Margin: wavy tips: pointed Base: uneven

Flower

Shape: star shaped . inflorescences: solitary

roots

Fibrous root system, 40-60 cm deep

Bark and trunk

Unique branch structure.

Soil

Moderately fertile, well- drained 2-5m

width

2-3m.

Growth rate

Moderate growth.

price

120/1m

5,6,7

40-50L/day liters

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.155

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Decorative: vinca

Height

Blooming time

Anthemis puncatata

vinca

Semi wind

interlace design

Mood: Purity “interlace design” The attractive thin branches extended to form groups of leave with the soft white color with a hint of bright yellow in the center, this attractive aromatic tree with the unique form ,make it distinctive in shape, colors and smell. The white color that dominates the flower, White represents purity or innocence. Some of the positive meanings that white can convey include cleanliness, freshness, and simplicity. And the yellow color in its center also has some positive effects like the cheerfulness and joy. The plumeria will stand out as a special in this cluster design then adding the anthemis puncatata as infill because it symbolizes the plumeria but in smaller scale as it has the same fusion of colors. Then using the small white vinca as pretties to add more white color and because it has the same soft texture like the plumeria.

Salvia Splendens

‫سالفيا حمراء‬

Trees Shrubs Palms Grouping

Salvia splendens Tecomaria Dracena santa rosa Pretties: tecomaria

Decorative: dracaena santa rosa

Technical info

Location : Madinaty Garden type Cottage garden: as for its vibrant red color and the coziness this color gives this shrub will be suitable for this garden type.

Russelia

Form

Erect bushy, usually grown as an annual.

Foliage

Leaf arrangement: alternate shape: ovate lobing and divisions: pinnate Margin: toothed tips: pointed Base: pointed

Flower

Shape: pla like

roots

Fibrous root system, 20-30 cm deep

Bark and trunk

Short trunk.

Soil

Average to slightly dry, well- drained soils.

inflorescences: raceme Pretties: russilia

Height

90-120cm

width

23-35cm

Growth rate

Fast growth.

price

100/pot

Blooming time

5,6,7,8,9

25-30L/day liters

``

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.272

Semi wind

Infill: Salvia Splendens

Cluster design

Mood: Energetic “cluster design” The Salvia Splendens is an erect and bushy plant with oval and pointed foliage. Having a very distinctive shape and form and grabs the people’s attention immediately by its warm, energetic and passionate color. The pla like flowers in the raceme form creates a beautiful geometry. Expressing harmony and passion by using cluster design in this grouping. And by using the tecomaria as a pretty because they have the same texture of their petals and the same shades of color, Then the decorative element will be the russelia as it looks so much like the salvia with its reddish color so they will harmonize with each other. Then the infill will be the salvia splendens so it will stand out and grab people’s attention. Finally to balance the whole colors and textures the dracaena santa rosa will do that as it has a light green color that will contrast and boost the colors more standing as a decorative element.

Ipomea

‫خف الجمل‬

Trees Shrubs Palms Grouping

ipomea bougaivillea

Special: ipomea

Jasminum grandiflora

Decorative: Bougainvillea

Technical info

Location : Madinaty Garden type: Mediterranean: due to its form and foliage and also its purple color and its mysterious and exotic effect it will match perfectly the formal Mediterranean garden.

Form

Deciduous, twinning, perennial climber.

Foliage

Leaf arrangement: alternate shape: ovate lobing and divisions: pinnate Margin: wavy tips: pointed Base: heart shaped

Flower

Shape: bell shaped . inflorescences: solitary

roots

Fibrous root system, 30-40 cm deep

Bark and trunk

Short trunk.

Soil

Fertile, light, sandy, clayish, well- drained

pretties: jasminum grandiflora

Height

3-5m

width

Indefinite

Growth rate

Fast growth.

price

125/30cm

Blooming time

7,8,9

25-30L/dayliters

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.301

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Semi wind

Cluster design

Mood: Confident “cluster design” Ipomea is a beautiful ground cover or a climbing plant with showy violet flowers, heart or trumpet shaped flowers, its full bloom with distinctive center, gives a cheerful and joyful effects. its distinctive gradients of violet color and its smooth texture makes it very delicate plant. Due to the form of its flowers which dances in the air, the suitable feeling that this plant gives is the soothing, calming effect and hope. The bougainveillea will be placed as a decorative because they both classified as climbers and have the same features, then as an interlacing agent the Jasminum Grandiflora will be used as it has a bright white color and soft petals leaves that give more liveliness to the grouping by its refreshing aroma also because it is also a climber and finally the infill will be the Ipomea because it has almost the form as the other two climbers which stands in any form it gives a confidence effect.

Senecio Cineraria

‫زنناريا‬

Trees Shrubs Palms Grouping

Acacia Farensiana

Special: Cassia nodosa

Decorative: lantana

Technical info Form

Location : Madinaty Garden type Mediterranean garden: This delicate soft grey leaves , with its refreshing yellow flowers, will work well in this garden type as it must have light soothing colors.

Senescio cineraria

Low mound forming, evergreen sub-shrub or shrub.

Foliage

Leaf arrangement: whorled shape: obovate lobing and divisions: pinnatified Margin: scalloped tips: notched Base: edge shaped

Flower

Shape: pompomn inflorescences: panicle

roots

Fibrous root system, 20-30 cm deep

Bark and trunk

Short trunk.

Soil

Fertile, light, sandy, moist, well- drained 50-60cm

width

Up to 60cm

Growth rate

Fast growth.

price

10/ 30cm pot

7,8

25-30L/dayliters

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.344

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pretties: senecio cineraria

Height

Blooming time

Lantana

Semi wind

Stripe design

Mood: Lively “stripe design” Senecio Cineraria is a very distinctive shrub or groundcover gives a unique touch in a colorful scheme, It creates its own contrast by having yellow flowers and silver-grey curly leaves. So it gives you pure, and refreshing mood. And the bright yellow color of its flower is an attention getter, this shrub will grab the people’s attention. And give them practical and neutral feeling. In this stripe design grouping the first layer will be the acacia farensiana and it will work as a special and with its rounded form flower and its distinctive texture. The lantana will match this flower as its flowers create a round clusters and will be placed in the second layer as a decorative surrounding the base of the acacia farnesiana. The final layer will be the senecio cineraria as the pretties and because it is the shortest shrub of them all, it will be placed at the front and it also has the feathery rounded yellow flower and wavy silver that will harmonize with the other flowers.

Thevetia Peruviana

‫ تيفيتيا‬,‫التفلة الصفراء‬

Trees Shrubs Palms Grouping Thevetia peruviana Thevetia peruviana

Special: Thevetia peruviana

Decorative: tecomaria

Technical info Form

Location : Madinaty Garden type Mediterranean garden: Because its a shading tree with large swaying branches, and has colorful and bright flowers.

Tecomaria tecomaria

Evergreen medium , erect, open shrub or small tree with bright yellow-orange flowers.

Foliage

Leaf arrangement: ranked shape: strap lobing and divisions: palmate Margin: entire tips: pointed Base: pointed

Flower

Shape: funnel shaped inflorescences: solitary

roots

Fibrous root system, 40-60 cm deep

Bark and trunk

Multi trunk.

Soil

All kind of soils, except salty and loamy soils.

3-5m

width

1.5-3m

Growth rate

Fast growth.

price

15/1.5”

6,7,8

40-50L/day liters

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.181

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Infill : russelia

Height

Blooming time

russilia russelia

Semi wind

Cluster design

Mood: Spirited “cluster design” Thevetia is a unique shrub which is easily identify for its pointed, star-shaped leaves and for its flower which is bell shape flower. Thevetia has a very attractive glossy leaves and very beautiful flower with its warm, energetic and passionate color. it gives a very good shade, also its smooth texture of flower and leaves and the beautiful scale of the flower expressing harmony and passion. and by using cluster design in this grouping. And by using the Thevetia as special. Then adding some plants with the same texture of their petals and the same shades of color, firstly the decorative element will be the tecomaria as it looks so much like the Thevetia in color and the form of the flower, so they will harmonize with each other. Then the infill will be the russelia as it has the same form of flowers but in a different arrangement and shades of color that will contrast and boost the colors more.

Vinca

‫ونكا‬

Trees Shrubs Palms Grouping Plumeria alba

infill: Plumbago Capensis

Special: Plumbago Capensis

Technical info

Location : MIU campus Garden type Formal garden: because of its fusion between the green and white that gives a feeling of purity and also its form, it will be suitable for the cleanliness and arrangement of the formal garden.

Form

Woody based, fleshy, evergreen, perennial, erect at first, then spreading, has stiff and slightly untidy stem.

Foliage

Leaf arrangement: opposite shape: elliptic lobing and divisions: palmate Margin: wavy tips: pointed Base: uneven

Flower

Shape: star shaped inflorescences: solitary

roots

Fibrous root system,30-40 cm deep

Bark and trunk

Short trunk.

Soil

Fertile, light, sandy, clayish, well- drained 0.7-1m

width

0.3-0.6m

Growth rate

Fast growth.

price

1.5/pot

Blooming time

4,5,6,7,8

10-15L/day liters

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.327

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pretty: vinca

Height

Semi wind

Plumbago capensis

vinca

cluster design

Mood: Simplicity “cluster design” Simple, beautiful flower that is both hopeful and diverse in color. The simple star shaped flower gives the feeling of purity or innocence. Some of the positive meanings that white or pink can convey or have in common include tranquility, freshness and simplicity. And the yellow color in its center also has some positive effects like the cheerfulness and joy. The plumeria will stand out as a special in this cluster design as it has the same star shaped flower and the same texture of its soft petals, then adding the plumbago capensis as an infill because it has the same texture and form of petals also the light blue color boost the tranquil effect.

Then using the small white vinca as pretties to enhance white and pink color.

Vitex

‫فايتكس اخضر‬

Trees Shrubs Palms Grouping

Leuchophyllum freutscens vitex

pretty: Luchophyllum frutescens

Duranta erecta

Decorative,: duranta erecta

Technical info

Location : Madinaty Garden type: Mediterranean: due to its form and foliage and also its purple color and its mysterious and exotic effect it will match perfectly the formal Mediterranean garden.

Form

Open spreading, deciduous shrub or small tree with attractive foliage and flowers.

Foliage

Leaf arrangement: alternate shape: ovate lobing and divisions: palmate Margin: toothed tips: pointed Base: pointed

Flower

Shape: pla like

roots

Fibrous root system, 30-50 cm deep

Bark and trunk

Multi trunk.

Soil

Any well- drained soil.

inflorescences: raceme

infill: vitex

Height

3-5m

width

1.5-2m

Growth rate

Fast growth.

price

210/20cm pot

Blooming time

6,7,8

25-30L/day liters

``

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.280

Semi wind

cluster design

Mood: Vital “Cluster design” The tall rosette shape of the shrub stands with its light purple flowers and light green palmate leaves, the purple color is a royal color and in the color psychology it is connected to the mystery which conveys magic and independence. The duranta erecta will act as also a decorative element. As in this grouping with its yellowish green leaves that contrast with the purple color of vitex flower also the smooth texture of its leaves will give a pleasant effect and won’t affect the spiritual and the mysterious feeling that the vitex gives. Mixing the duranta erecta with the Leuchophyllum shrub as pretties as it has an amazing vibrant purple color to give the group more freshness and smoothness with its leaves. The vitex will act as an infill. The three shrubs has the same fusion of color and textures of the petals with a rich purple color and their green leaves, so they will add a sophisticated effect to the whole grouping.

Jasminum Grandiflora

‫ياسمين بلدى‬

Trees Shrubs Palms Grouping

ipomea bougaivillea

Pretty: ipomea

Jasminum grandiflora

Decorative: Bougainvillea

Technical info Form

Vigorous, twining, woody, deciduous, requires pruning.

Foliage

Leaf arrangement: alternate shape: elliptic lobing and divisions: palmate Margin: entire tips: pointed Base: pointed

Flower

Shape: star shaped

roots

Fibrous root system, 30-50 cm deep

inflorescences: cyme Infill: Jasminum grandiflora

Bark and trunk

Soil

Location : Elsherouk Garden type Mediterranean garden: This delicate soft light white flower, with its refreshing bright green leaves and aroma, will work well in this garden type as it must have light soothing colors.

Fertile, moist, well- drained soil.

Height

Up to 12m

width

indefinite

Growth rate

Fast growth.

price

210/20cm pot

Blooming time

6,7,8,9

25-30L/day liters

``

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.304

Semi wind

interlace design

Mood: Confident “interlace design” The jasmine which is well know to all of us and which is very beautiful and elegant shrub, Jasmine is a delicate and refreshing that is used on pergolas, its flowers are each individually having a white color that expresses delicacy, the flower has scent which makes the spectator feel refreshed as they smells the scent is spread in the place. By adding the Ipomea as pretty which is a climbing plant with showy violet flowers, gives a cheerful and joyful effects. Due to the form of its flowers which dances in the air, the suitable feeling that this plant gives is the soothing, calming effect and hope. The bougainveillea will be placed as a decorative because they both classified as climbers and have the same features, then as an infill the Jasminum grandiflora will be used as it has a bright white color and soft petals leaves that give more liveliness to the grouping by its refreshing aroma also because it is also a climber and it has almost the form as the other two climbers which stands in any form it gives a confidence effect.

Canna Indica

‫الكانا خضراء‬

Trees Shrubs Palms Grouping

Cassia gluca

Infill: canna indica

Decorative: wedalia

Technical info Form

Location : Madinaty Garden type Cottage garden: Because it’s so light , airy and spontaneous, Which will match the informality and the liveliness of the garden

Wedalia

Robust, rhizomatous, herbaceous, perennials, with many cultivars.

Foliage

Leaf arrangement: Alternate shape: Ovate lobing and divisions: pinnatified Margin: spiny tips: pointed Base: wedged

Flower

Shape: pea like

roots

Fibrous root system, 30-50 cm deep

Bark and trunk

Slender stem

Soil

Rich, fertile, moist, wet.

`` Special: cassia glauca

1.2-1.5m

width

0.5-0.7m.

Growth rate

Fast growth.

price

250/ 20cm pot

6,7,8,9,

30-50L/day liters

Canna indica

inflorescences: solitary

Height

Blooming time

Gazania chansonette

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.408

Semi wind

pretty: Gazania Chansonette

Interlace design

Mood: Cheerfulness “interlace design” As the yellow color dominates the whole plant and is truly a radiant and vibrant color, It is the color of high energy, enthusiasm, hope, fun, and cheerfulness. The casia glauca was chosen as it has the same vibrant yellow color that will give us the same feelings and will be used as a special, then the the wedalia will create a vibrant positive mat for the whole grouping and boost the yellow color more, then by adding the contrasting yellow and brown gazania as pretty it will add more hope and enthusiasm to the grouping, finally the canna will be placed as an infill as its height will make the people focus on it more between these short ground covers.

Ixora Chinensis

‫اكسورا‬

Trees Shrubs Palms Grouping

Plumbago capensis

pretty: Plumbago Capensis

Decorative,: duranta erecta

Technical info Evergreen, rounded, bushy shrub.

Foliage

Leaf arrangement: Opposite shape: Ovate lobing and divisions: Pinnate Margin: entire tips: pointed Base: uneven

Flower

Shape: star shaped . inflorescences: umbel

roots

Fibrous root system, 30-50 cm deep

Garden type Mediterranean garden: This delicate soft light white flower, with its refreshing bright green leaves, will work well in this garden type as it must have light soothing colors.

Fertile, light, sandy, clayish, well- drained

Height

1.5-2m

width

1.5-2m

Growth rate

Fast growth.

price

20LE/pot

Blooming time

5,6,7,10

25-30L/day liters

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for al-Azhar park and the city of Cairo page no.241

`` Decorative: vinca

Bark and trunk

Location : Madinaty

Duranta erecta vinca

Form

Soil

Ixora chinensis

Semi wind

Infill: ixora

interlace design

Mood: Serene “interlace design” As the bright white color dominates the whole cluster of flower. Blue calls to mind feelings of calmness or serenity. It is often described as peaceful, tranquil, secure, and orderly. And the green color of its foliage symbolizes the nature and its relieving and soothing effect on people.

And to keep the colors and the grouping around it simple, the interlace design will be used and the plumbago capensis will be the pretty as its blue color is so distinctive and gives also a calm and tranquil feeling. And adding to it the white vinca to boost the calming effect of the blue by mixing it with the clean neutral white also because both of that has the same form, shape and texture. Finally as an interlacing agent the lime green duranata erecta will make a contrast between the light blue and the white color as the green color symbolizes nature. Then final adding the ixora as an infill to make it pop out more.

Index

Palms • • • • • • • • •

Washingtonia Filifera Bismarckia Nobilis Ravenala Madagascariensis Cycas Revoluta Roystonea Regia Wodyetia Bifurcata - Foxtail Chrysalidocarpus Lutescens Phoenix Dactylifera Phoenix Canariensis

Trees shrubs Palms

Washingtonia Filifera

‫واشنجتونيا مجوز‬

Trees shrubs Palms Grouping

Special: washingtonia filifera

Decorative,: duranta erecta

Technical info

Location : Madinaty Garden type: Mediterranean garden: it could be placed in walk through gardens due to its large scale of leaves and unique trunk, its very eye catchy due to its noticeable and attractive appearance, so placed it on sunny areas to give the sense of refreshing and comfort as it is better for shade

Form

Fan shaped palm, with a loose and open crown.

Foliage

Palmate greyish green, pendulous and swinging, 1-2m long. Petioles are up to 2m. With white thread-like fibers between the segments.

Flower

The bisexual blossoms are white and yellow, in clusters projecting down from the leaf crown; 2.5-3m long.

roots

Fibrous root system, 1.2-1.5m deep

Bark and trunk

Massive, grey, barrel shape.

Soil

Fertile, light, sandy, clayish, well- drained

Decorative: amaranthus tricolor

Height

12-15m

width

Up to 5m

Growth rate

Fast growth.

price

1275LE

Blooming time

6,7

25-30L/day liters

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.55

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Semi wind

interlace design

Mood: welcoming “interlace design” As the dark green color dominates the whole leaves. And the green color symbolizes the nature and its relieving and soothing effect on people. The simple form of the palm and its monochromatic green color makes it stands out. And to keep the colors and the grouping around it simple, in its base we will place the duranta erecta interlacing with the shiny amaranthus as they boost the green and their shiny leaves will create a harmony between all the colors and textures. The reddish brown color of the amaranthus will contrast with the light green color of the palm and the other shrub, giving a warm and welcoming feeling to the grouping,

Bismarckia Nobilis

‫بسماركيا‬

Trees shrubs Palms Grouping

Decorative: Euryops Acraeus

Technical info

Location : Madinaty Garden type formal gardens: As it grows in a symmetric shape

Form

Massive tropical fan palm with heavy, blue-green broad fan leaves

Foliage

Huge palmate, bright, light blue, waxy, 3 m.

Flower

Unisexual, dioecious plants, stalks are 1.2 m.

roots

Fibrous root system, 1.2-1.5mdeep

Bark and trunk

Single, broad and sturdy.

Soil

Fertile, loam, sandy, clayish, alkaline or acidic, well- drained .

Height

12-15m

width

Up to 5m

Growth rate

Slow growth.

price

1500/50cm

Blooming time

6,7

25-30L/day liters

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.35

Semi wind

pretties: senecio cineraria

Mood: vital “stripe design” Bismarckia Nobilis has a large silver grey fan palm with leaves that looks like a crown which makes it unique and fascinating in its own way as it gives``inspiration when planted as a special. And the second layer will be the euryops acaraeus as it has a bright yellow flower with greyish- green leaves that will harmonize with the colors of the palm, then the third layer will be the senecio cineraria that will work as a frame that holds all the colors together by framing it with its unique silver color.

Ravenala Madagascariensis

‫ر افيناال‬

Trees shrubs Palms Grouping

Mood: Vibrancy

Ravenala Madagascariensis is a distinctive and remarkable plants, a very unique palm with its remarkable large glossy green leaves which make it one of the landmarks for public gardens. That will stand out alone as a special or a skeleton in the background.

Technical info

Location : 5th settlement

Garden type the foliage gardens: as it has dense foliage and large scaled leaves

Form

Elevating symmetrical crown with hidden trunk Unique, palm like structure, from the bird of paradise family.

Foliage

Long green yellowish deep leaves, up to 3m Fan shaped leaves tend to grow in an east west line.

Flower

Inconspicuous, small creamy white canoe shape, 30.5 cm Can bloom year-round.

roots

Fibrous root system, 50-70 cm deep

Bark and trunk

Sturdy grey trunk at maturity.

Soil

Moist , well- drained.

Height

6-9m

width

Up to 6m

Growth rate

Moderate growth.

price

1250/50cm

Blooming time

7,8

25-30L/day liters

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for al-Azhar park and the city of Cairo page no.161

Semi wind

Cycas Revoluta

‫سيكاس‬

Trees shrubs Palms Grouping

Decorative: Euryops Acraeus

Technical info

Location : Madinaty Garden type formal gardens: As it grows in a symmetric shape

Form

Evergreen, fem like robust stemmed cycad.

Foliage

Whorles of pinnate, stiff, leathery, blue green, with linear lance shaped, 0.751.5cm long leaves.

Flower

Male and female cones from on separate plants. the male inflorescences are 40 cm long; females are 20 cm long

roots

Fibrous root system, 50-70 cm deep

Bark and trunk

Single, bend with age.

Soil

Fertile, moist, well- drained, fixes nitrogen in soil.

Height

2-3m

width

1-1.5m

Growth rate

Slow growth.

price

1650/50cm

Blooming time

6,7

25-30L/day liters

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.63

Semi wind

Decorative,: duranta erecta

Mood: elegance “stripe design” Cycas is powerful and act as a focal point plant and eye catching to the viewer. It adds richness to the place and very luxurious and `` palm. It will stand as a special with prestigious its rich green color that gives vibrancy, freshness to the atmosphere. Then the second layer will be the duranta erecta as its lime green color will contrast with the dark green color giving a harmony between all the foliage then finally the euryops acraeus as its yellow color will contrast with the green color adding a vital and calm mood to the grouping.

Wodyetia Bifurcata - Foxtail

‫فوكس تيل‬

Trees shrubs Palms Grouping

Pretty : Euryops Acraeus

Technical info

Location : Madinaty Garden type Mediterranean gardens: its attractive appearance deal with the Mediterranean climate.

Form

A solitary, erect palm with a grey trunk.

Foliage

Arching , bright deep green, look like fox tail 3 m long

Flower

Inflorescence pendulous 1 m long both sexes come at the base of the crown shaft with white-yellowish flower stalk

roots

Fibrous root system, 1.2-1.5m deep

Bark and trunk

Tall pale gray, 25 cm diameter

Soil

Fertile, light or medium structure, well drained.

Height

10-15m

width

4-6m

Growth rate

Fast growth.

price

2250/1.5m

Blooming time

6,7

25-30L/day liters

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.52

Semi wind

Decorative,: duranta erecta

Mood: Elegance “stripe design” Appearing like a the tail of a fox. has a beautiful trunk green from the top and a smooth light wooden color from the bottom The foliage of the foxtail``palm makes it very attractive and have an elegance and beauty character, also It gives you a tropical feeling. And by adding the yellow euryops acraeus as a pretty at its base to make a contrast with the dark green will evokes the feelings of cheerfulness and positivity. Then the duranta erecta as a decorative in the 3rd layer to make a frame around the base and add some freshness and liveliness to the base by its lime green color.

Roystonea Regia

‫نخيل ملوكى‬

Trees shrubs Palms Grouping

Mood: Prestigious Roystonea Regia adds tranquility and memorability to the luxurious places, is a very prestigious palm. it is luxurious and very unique palm due to its shape ,the texture, symmetrical, the geometry, the glossy leaves and its white pure trunk. So it will stand alone as a special because it catches the eyes of the people.

Technical info

Location : Madinaty Garden type Formal garden: its height and unique contrast of colors make it very suitable for the formal garden.

Form

Smooth white trunk gets thinner towards the shaft.

Foliage

Long dark green pinnate feather-shaped 3 – 5 m long

Flower

Tiny, cup –shaped 3 petaled 1 m long

roots

Fibrous root system, 1.2-1.5m deep

Bark and trunk

White, smooth, single, stemmed.

Soil

Fertile, light or medium structure, well drained.

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Height

15-20m

width

6-10m

Growth rate

Moderate growth.

price

2900/1.5m

Blooming time

6,7

25-30L/day liters

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.52

Semi wind

Chrysalidocarpus Lutescens ‫اريكة صفراء‬

Trees shrubs Palms Grouping

Mood: Freshness Chrysalidocarpus has long evergreen leaves. It is a decorative, attractive plant because of the multiple branches and the multiple trunk that looks like bamboo. it somehow tropical plant, dense foliage its smooth texture appeals the eyes, It is planted individually as it gives a good appearance and become attractive to the eye Technical info

Location : Madinaty Garden type the foliage gardens: as it has dense foliage and large scaled leaves

Form

An upright, evergreen , vase shaped palm like.

Foliage

Spiral, odd numbered, pinnately compound, linear- shaped, arching evergreen leaves

Flower

Yellow white in panicles, 60 cm long

roots

Fibrous root system, 1.2-1.5m deep

Bark and trunk

Thin park, multiple trunk

Soil

Fertile, light or medium structure, well drained.

Height

5-7m

width

Up to 4m

Growth rate

Fast growth.

price

1500/1.5m

Blooming time

4,5

70-80L/day liters

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.62

Semi wind

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Phoenix Dactylifera

‫نخيل البلح‬

Trees shrubs Palms Grouping

Decorative: Euryops Acraeus

Technical info

Location : Madinaty Garden type: Mediterranean garden: it could be placed in walk through gardens due to its large scale of leaves and unique trunk, its very eye catchy due to its noticeable and attractive appearance, so placed it on sunny areas to give the sense of refreshing and comfort as it is better for shade

Form

Tall, usually cladded with old leaf bases.

Foliage

Leaves are 4 -6 m long , composed of many linear. grayish green leaflets.

Flower

Tiny, cup –shaped 3 petaled 1 m long

roots

Fibrous root system, 1.2-1.5m deep

Bark and trunk

White, smooth, single, stemmed.

Soil

Fertile, light or medium structure, well drained.

Height

15-20m

width

5-7m

Growth rate

Moderate growth.

price

1400/2.5m

Blooming time

4

70L/day liters

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for al-Azhar park and the city of Cairo page no.46

Semi wind

Decorative,: duranta erecta

Mood: Greatness “stripe design” The most common palm in Egypt, the tall evergreen palm. Dactylifera is an ornamental palm , it gives sense of intimidating and `` by it’s height, rough textured trunk greatness, and wide open canopy at very top. Dactylifera is a very oriental palm it will stand out as a special and it might be grouped with lantana camara as a groundcover in the second layer as a decorative element that can be planted under the date palm, it is eye relieving shrub, adds cheerful mood by its orange warm color.

Acalypha adds a delicate contrast with the dull trunk of date palm will be the third layer as a pretty.

Phoenix Canariensis

‫نخيل جزر الكنارى‬

Trees shrubs Palms Grouping Mood: Exotic Phoenix Canariensis is a distinctive and remarkable palm, a very unique specimen palm with its remarkable large green leaves which make it one of the landmarks for public gardens, standing as a special alone where the sky is in the background so that the outstanding ornamental characteristics of this palm can be observed well.

Technical info

Location : Madinaty

Garden type the foliage garden: as it has dense foliage and large scaled leaves

Form

Wide spreading crown with distinct characteristics, when pruned, the bottom of the crown appears to have a pineapple shape.

Foliage

Long dark green pinnate feather-shaped 4-6 m long

Flower

Deciduous brush like, stalks up to 1.8m long bearing small off white flowers.

roots

Fibrous root system, 1.2-1.5m deep

Bark and trunk

Massive with diamond design.

Soil

Tolerates a wide range of soil types. Includes newly reclaimed and well drained.

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Height

12-18m

width

6-12m

Growth rate

slow growth.

price

1800/3m

Blooming time

5,6,7

70L/day liters

Full sun

Reference: a plant guidebook for alazhar park and the city of cairo page no.45

Semi wind