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SITE & LANDSCAPE 2.0 Large specimen trees provide
scale and shade
General Planting Guidelines:
• e existing island landscape and associated plant communities are to be maintained, extended, and enhanced on each Homesite so that all Improvements are set into and viewed through this landscape.
• Tree and shrub plantings should be clustered in naturalistic groupings rather than locating single trees in formal, rigid patterns.
Where possible, extend and add onto existing clusters of plantings to create a network of “natural” outdoor rooms that create shade, shadow and texture.
• Existing trees and native vegetation communities are to be preserved to the extent feasible and should lend form to and“drive” the placement of buildings and related Improvements.
• e use of large specimen trees is preferred in areas close to structures to help blend buildings with the site, ameliorate climate, and reduce the use of mechanical cooling systems by providing shade and wind protection.
• Landscaping should complement the informal, natural surrounding setting with relaxed, informal, and“untamed” designs to reflective of the casual island lifestyle - rather than highly controlled or manicured.
• Landscape is to be pervasive and intertwined with built elements wherever possible: spilling over site walls, paving, steps, and fences to blend the built environment with the natural. Vines may be used to fill between structural components of walls and/or stairs.
Shrub plant- ings clustered in naturalistic groupings
Palms complement the informal island landscape
Figure . - Landscape Design Concept
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