25 Fig. 40 Evergreen shrubs are massed to “marry” this building’s façade to the public space. A low hedge along the base anchors it to the land; medium evergreens flank the corners; tall conifers frame the composition. Well-proportioned plants steer the eye to featured highlights such as this embassy entrance. We can create streets that are “openair salons,” following the vision of City Beautiful designers a century ago But shrubs, small trees and obstacles such as fences can disrupt the unity and rhythm of the street On Embassy Row, the entrances to the mansions are key secondary views Small evergreen shrubs can enhance public views of entrances and other highlights Tall columnar evergreens See History: support secondary views on page 13. Step 4: Support secondary views by the corners of buildings can further frame these views In the 21st century, unified, shady streets will make cities more desirable for residents, workers and visitors Studies have shown that property values are higher on shaded streets 47 Low Boxwood Morris ‘dwarf,’ Insolaris ‘nana’ Cherry laurel ‘Otto Luyken’ English yew ‘Repandens’ Japanese plum yews Medium for corners Arborvitae ‘Emerald Green’ ‘Smaragd’ American boxwood ‘Fastigata’ ‘Capitata’ yew Taller for framing Juniper ‘Blue Point’ Spruce ‘Cupressina’ Blue spruce ‘Fastigata’ Arborvitae ‘Degroot’s Spire’ Flowering Rhodedendron Azalea Camelia Consult a professional for selection.
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