Plants in managed landscapes PLNT 3331 landscape assessment assignment Semester 1 2010 Brett Schreurs Analysis Continued 20366408

The diagrams to the top right and far right show the very high pedestrian traffic flow and lim- ited shade coverage respective- ly.

The two images to the right and far right show the views of James oval which I wanted to only obstruct to a minor degree. As well as the function of the site as a passage corridor. Land scape Proposal & Analysis 20366408

Current Conditions -No soil - paved surfaces and amenities underneath restrict space -plants - 6 Queensland brushbox Lophostemon confertus -current trees are in poor condition -grass of oval could be invasive -paving is red and extensive -pedestrian traffic is very heavy -extreme lack of shade -no shelter - rain/heat

Current opportunities -Multiple access points -Trees - existing soil -Night-time access lighting -views (towards James oval) -Use roof catchment for water -opportunity for rain water tanks -could divert oval water (May alter pressure)

Current and foreseen Problems -existing trees (Dying also the removal) -Paving - creates hot surface -fire hydrants need access -Underground utilities - prevent planting -bike racks (relocate) -balconies/views - restrict built height -high pedestrian flow (traffic) needs to be open -Rubbish bins and lamps - provide amenities -Westerly winds - no coverage -maintenance of proposed site -lack of soil -Needs maintenance access -need to find water source

Landscape Proposal

This design is shaped by the heavy traffic usage, open and harsh nature of the site in summer and the lack of suitable soil. The seating elements when used will create a central hub like environment within the University with design opportu- nities to add functions such as a mobile coffee bar.

The main vegetation types include soft, grey foliaged plants, hardy cascading grevilleas, creeper vines, small sized trees and plants that I find have an in- teresting an unexpected flower (white and black Kangaroo paws and lily). The con- trasts within the site are considered being soft or harsh, colourful or a blank silver. Basic Master Plan 1/2 Scale 1/150 20366408 Basic Master Plan 2/2 Scale 1/150 20366408 Cascading grevilleas and Myoporum used to fall over the raised planter beds and also as groundcover. The Grevilleas Eucalyptus caesia is used were chosen on different flora used as a small tree. colours and hardiness. The open form allows for limited inter- The grey foliage is used rupted views while Eucalytpus victrix (x4) to soften the edges of its size compliments This tree was used as i wanted the seating elements. the design. to keep the views of james oval Also being close to the open. The trees white trunk acts public they are nice as a feature. Its small size and plants to interact with. white flowers add to appeal. White / Cream fea- ture paving is used to break up the ar- duous surface.

Incorporated seat- ing elements are placed to provide an amenity within the space. Both can be used as a social gathering point and area to view activities on the oval.

Without altering to high traffic flow to a de- gree.

The Utilities below the Shade/Vine Structure site restricted the ability to plant, hence why planter beds were developed. The two Pandorea species are used to create a dense shade coverage. Used as they can tolerate full sun, though maintenance is needed to first in courage growth and regular pruning.

Main Points of Design 20366408 basic Perspective Section Detail 20366408 Eucalyptus victrix - Smooth barked Coolabah

Eucalyptus caesia -silver princess

Macropidia fuliginosa - Black Kangaroo Paw Anigozanthos - ‘bush diamond’

Pandorea pandorana- Banksia marginata- ‘snowbells’ ‘mini mar’ grevillea tenuiloba

Thelionema grande- Tufted granite lily

Olearia Agonis flexuosa- -Little Smokie ‘Southern Wonder’

grevillea tenuiloba Leucophyta brownii - ‘cushion bush’ Adenanthos sericeus Grevillea lanigera Pandorea pandorana - ‘cunninghamii’ -‘golden showers’

Grevillea obtusifolia - Pennisetum advena- ‘Gin Gin Gem’(prostrate) ’Red Rum’

Planting plan 1/2 Scale 1/150 20366408 Eucalyptus victrix - Smooth barked Coolabah Olearia - Little Smokie

Adenanthos sericeus- ‘cunninghamii’ Agonis flexuosa- Banksia marginata ‘Southern Wonder’ - ‘mini mar’ Thelionema grande- Eucalyptus caesia Tufted granite lily Anigozanthos - -silver princess ‘bush diamond’ Macropidia fuliginosa - Olearia - Black Kangaroo Paw Little Smokie

Grevillea lanigera

Pandorea pandorana -‘golden showers’ grevillea tenuiloba

Pennisetum advena- Grevillea obtusifolia - Leucophyta brownii - ’Red Rum’ ‘Gin Gin Gem’(prostrate) ‘cushion bush’

Pandorea pandorana- Myoporum parvifolium ‘snowbells’

Planting plan 2/2 Scale 1/150 20366408 Grevillea obtusifolia - Pandorea pandorana Adenanthos sericeus - ‘Gin Gin Gem’-prostrate -‘snowbells’ ‘cunninghamii’

-spring flowers -vigorous & hardy climber -bird attracting -white flowers -used close to seating elements -used as a cascading form -spring to summer flowers as the foliage is soft. ground cover -used to create shade coverage of structure

Grevillea lanigera Pandorea pandorana - Leucophyta brownii - ‘golden showers’ ‘cushion bush’ -10cm high x 1m wide -yellow/pink flowers -vigorous & hardy climber -soft grey foliage -late winter to spring -yellow / orange flowers -used around seating elements -full sunlight -spring to summer flowers -spring/summer flowers -used shade coverage -1m x 1m -needs to be pruned after flow- ering grevillea tenuiloba Myoporum parvifolium Olearia -’Little Smokie’ -Axillaris -0.5m to 1.0m high -3m wide coverage -3m across -cascading form -Small silver foliaged shrub -winter to spring flowering -used as tolerant to full sun -50cm x 50cm -orange flower and a variation from the gre- -Used to soften edges around -cascading properties villea. seating elements

Planting Palette Soft foliage, Cascading ground cover, creepers 1/2 | 20366408 Anigozanthos - Pennisetum advena -’Red Eucalyptus victrix - ‘bush diamond’ Rum’ Smooth barked Coolabah

-Stunning and interesting white -1.5m tall x 1.2m wide -Small to medium sized tree kangaroo paw -fast growing into clumps -used because of size and beau- -scattered planting not being -summer blooms in heat tiful white trunk. used as an obvious feature -used as a feature plant, in- -Has white flowers over summer teresting colour and foliage. -Contrast the grey and green foliage

Macropidia fuliginosa - Banksia marginata Eucalytpus Caesia - Black Kangaroo Paw - ‘mini mar’ Silver Princess -o.6m to 1.8m tall -30cm to 1m tall -Weeping Eucalyptus -July to December Flowering -flowers Summer to Autumn -needs to be kept to 3 metres -black and lime-green flowers tall -needs full sunlight and drip -used to add dimension to the irrigation planter beds -may need protection from frost -Beautiful silver foliage

Agonis flexuosa- ‘Southern Thelionema grande Wonder’ -Tufted granite lily

-upto 1.5m H x 2.0m Peppermint -1.25m tall -striking foliage -spring to summer flowers -new growth pink tinge -white to purple flowers -aromatic qualities - needs drainage -used because of strap-like leaves and floral colour vari- ation.

Planting Palette Flora plants, Trees, Shrubs 2/2 | 20366408