Landscape Design Symbols

Plant: Yew

Term: Specimen Plant

Yews

• Genus: Taxus

• Evergreen shrub

• Many varieties from 2’ to 20’ tall.

• Exposure: Shade to full sun

• Flat needles up to 1” long

• Used for hedges or foundation plantings

• Tend to be over-pruned

Specimen Plant:• A plant that is noteworthy enough to stand on its

own.• A striking plant, usually a tree or shrub in prime

condition, grown where it can be seen clearly.

Symbols

• Preliminary Drawings: – Sketch– Black & white

• Presentation Plans: – More realistic looking– Usually in color

• All are drawn to scale

Perspectives

• Overhead

• Front Elevation

Needled Evergreens

• Show texture

• Show color in presentation plans

Deciduous Trees/Shrubs

Hedges

Ground Covers

• Plants

• Walkways

• Mulch

Plant List

Final Product