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Easton Square Place Entry:

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Lanscape Plans: E/1000

#1. Front Entry Plan

• Buxus perimeter hedge
• White Hydrangea behind buxus
• Rock garden between sidewalk and foundation
• European Hornbeams to bookend entry
• Space for two flag poles and two benches
• Remove trees from front two island beds
• Install low evegreens to keep the main entry visible
• Possibly move handicap parking to reduce signs along foundation

#2. Front Parking Lot Plan

• Mischanthus on both sides of parking lot
• Remove existing juniper hedge

#3. Front Entry Sign Plan

• Remove existing buxus around sign
• New Thuja  Tom Thumb along back of sign for winter interest
• Seasonal plantings along front and sides of sign for a colorful pop

#4. Front Left Foundation Plantings (1 of 2)

#4. Matching Front Right Foundation Plantings (2 of 2)

• Center is grouping of green dward green Hydrangea
• Bookended by two groups of Thuja Tom Thumb
• Corners to match center enrty plantings
• Remove all other front plant material
• Keep Blue Spruce and European Hornbeam

#5. Side Loading Dock Plantings

• Remove all existing plant material
• Reduce most of the bed and install turf for less maintenance
• New Dwarf Blue Spruce to match other side of building
• Thuja to screen side of utility box
• Dwarf semi evergreen virburnum along foundation
• Dwarf lilacs along side of loading dock for easier visiability
• Two evergreens and perennials to highlight entry steps

#6. Side Refuse Plantings

• Remove all existing plant material
• New Dwarf Blue Spruce to match other side of building
• Dwarf semi evergreen virburnum along foundation
• Short Buxus hedge to line walkway

#7. Back Right Foundation Plantings

• Remove all existing plant material
• Thuja narrow evergreen between each window
• Bookend bed with Itea Little Henry
• Between evergreens five groups of Clethra Pink Spires

#8. Back Parking Lot Plantings and Clean Up

• Replace two dead island trees
• Remove brush and debris from wetland woods
• Between parking lot and side walk remove all bursh save existing trees
• Remove dead tree from wetland woods
• This will increase overall visibilty in parking lot

#9. Back Left Foundation Plantings

• Remove all existing ground cover
• Remove all existing large trees
• Install new lawn along foundation
• Plant large white Hydrangea behind existing stone wall

#10. Left Side Foundation Plantings

• Keep existing Blue Spruce
• Remove existing shurbs and plantings between
• New Dwarf Deutzia Cherry Blossom between spruce

Overall Site Plan

Plant Selections:

Buxus ‘Green Gem’ (Boxwood)

[Evergreen] [Low maintenance] [Deer resistant*]
Zones: 4–8

At a glance

• Sun: Full sun to part shade
• Water: Low–moderate once established
• Size: 2–3′ H × 2–3′ W
• Texture: Fine evergreen foliage; naturally compact

Designer notes
Formal, tidy globes for foundation rhythm and year-round structure. Light shear after spring flush if you want a sharper edge.

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Little Lamb’ (Panicle Hydrangea)

[Summer to fall blooms] [Pollinator friendly]
Zones: 3–8

At a glance

• Sun: Full sun to part shade
• Water: Moderate, keep evenly moist in summer heat
• Size: 4–6 ft high × 4–5 ft wide
• Bloom: Mid-summer through fall, white to soft pink
• Soil: Moist, well-drained, enriched with compost

Designer notes
Compact and reliable, ‘Little Lamb’ offers abundant, finely textured blooms that resemble clusters of soft wool. It provides showy color from midsummer into fall and fits perfectly in smaller planting beds or commercial courtyards where a traditional hydrangea might feel oversized.

Thuja occidentalis ‘Tom Thumb’ (Dwarf Arborvitae)

[Evergreen] [Compact]
Zones: 3–7

At a glance

• Sun: Full sun to light shade
• Water: Low to moderate once established
• Size: 12–18 inches high × 12–18 inches wide
• Soil: Well-drained; adapts to most garden soils
• Texture: Tight, fine, scale-like foliage with a natural globe shape

Designer notes
‘Tom Thumb’ is a naturally dwarf selection ideal for creating rhythm and structure in smaller planting beds or along walkways. Its uniform shape and bright, fresh green color make it an excellent choice for formal plantings, containers, or as punctuation between flowering shrubs.

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Little Lime’ (Panicle Hydrangea)

[Summer to fall blooms] [Pollinator friendly]
Zones: 3–8

At a glance

• Sun: Full sun to part shade
• Water: Moderate; keep evenly moist in summer heat
• Size: 3–5 ft high × 3–5 ft wide
• Bloom: Mid-summer through fall; lime green to blush pink
• Soil: Moist, well-drained, organically rich

Designer notes
‘Little Lime’ is a compact version of the beloved ‘Limelight’ hydrangea, offering the same bold, cone-shaped blooms on a smaller, more manageable shrub. Its shifting flower color—from fresh lime green to soft pink and cream—brings dynamic color through the summer and fall. Ideal for commercial entries, courtyards, and smaller garden spaces.

Carpinus betulus ‘Fastigiata’ (European Hornbeam)

[Deciduous] [Structural] [Low maintenance]
Zones: 4–7

At a glance

• Sun: Full sun to part shade
• Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture but tolerates some drought once established
• Size: 30–40 ft high × 15–20 ft wide
• Form: Upright oval to pyramidal; dense branching
• Soil: Moist, well-drained, adaptable to clay or loam

Designer notes
‘Fastigiata’ European Hornbeam is a timeless choice for formal or structured landscapes. Its naturally upright, symmetrical habit provides an architectural element perfect for framing drives, office entries, or property lines. The dense canopy creates year-round privacy and softens building edges without overwhelming the space.

Picea pungens ‘Baby Blue Eyes’ (Dwarf Colorado Blue Spruce)

[Evergreen] [Dwarf conifer] [Year round color]
Zones: 2–7

At a glance

• Sun: Full sun
• Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture but avoid soggy soil
• Size: 6–10 ft high × 4–6 ft wide (slow growing)
• Growth rate: 3–6 inches per year
• Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral
• Texture: Dense, symmetrical pyramidal form with intense blue needles

Designer notes
‘Baby Blue Eyes’ offers the striking color of a Colorado blue spruce in a smaller, more refined package. Its uniform shape and rich silver-blue needles make it a perfect focal point for foundation beds, courtyards, and commercial landscapes where full-size spruce would be too large. It provides reliable year-round structure and color.

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Quick Fire’ (Panicle Hydrangea)

[Early blooming] [Pollinator friendly] [Low maintenance]
Zones: 3–8

At a glance

• Sun: Full sun to part shade
• Water: Moderate; prefers evenly moist, well-drained soil
• Size: 6–8 ft high × 6–8 ft wide
• Bloom: Early to late summer; white flowers age to deep pink before other hydrangeas begin
• Soil: Moist, rich, well-drained

Designer notes
‘Quick Fire’ is one of the earliest blooming panicle hydrangeas, often flowering a full month before ‘Limelight’. Its showy white blooms mature to soft rose and deepen to ruby by fall, extending color in mixed borders or commercial beds long after many perennials fade. The upright, airy habit provides structure without feeling bulky.

Thuja occidentalis ‘Smaragd’ (Emerald Green Arborvitae)

[Evergreen] [Screening] [Low maintenance]
Zones: 3–7

At a glance

• Sun: Full sun to light shade
• Water: Low to moderate once established
• Size: 10–15 ft high × 3–4 ft wide
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Soil: Moist, well-drained, slightly alkaline to neutral
• Texture: Tight, fine, scale-like foliage with naturally glossy emerald color

Designer notes
‘Emerald Green’ is one of the most reliable and elegant upright evergreens for formal screening and foundation structure. It maintains its bright color year-round and holds a dense, uniform habit without significant pruning. Ideal for office perimeters, residential property lines, or narrow spaces where privacy is needed without excessive width.

Syringa meyeri ‘Palibin’ (Dwarf Korean Lilac)

[Spring blooms] [Fragrant] [Low maintenance]
Zones: 3–7

At a glance

• Sun: Full sun
• Water: Moderate; prefers evenly moist, well-drained soil
• Size: 4–5 ft high × 5–6 ft wide
• Bloom: Late spring to early summer; lavender-pink flowers with strong fragrance
• Soil: Well-drained, slightly alkaline to neutral
• Texture: Small leaves with dense branching and rounded form

Designer notes
‘Palibin’ Dwarf Korean Lilac is a compact, rounded shrub prized for its fragrant spring flowers and tidy structure. Its smaller size makes it suitable for commercial landscapes, foundations, and courtyards where traditional lilacs would overwhelm the space. The foliage remains attractive through summer, and the plant provides excellent contrast with evergreens or ornamental grasses.

Viburnum dentatum ‘Blue Muffin’ (Arrowwood Viburnum)

[Flowering shrub] [Wildlife friendly] [Low maintenance]
Zones: 3–8

At a glance

• Sun: Full sun to part shade
• Water: Moderate; tolerates a range of soil conditions
• Size: 5–7 ft high × 4–6 ft wide
• Bloom: Late spring to early summer; creamy white flower clusters
• Fruit: Glossy blue berries that attract birds
• Soil: Adaptable; prefers moist, well-drained soil

Designer notes
‘Blue Muffin’ is a compact, easy-care selection of native arrowwood viburnum valued for its spring flowers, summer fruit, and fall color. The dense, upright form makes it ideal for hedges, foundation plantings, and naturalized borders. White flower clusters in early summer give way to bright blue berries that support birds and pollinators.

Itea virginica ‘Little Henry’ (Virginia Sweetspire)

[Flowering shrub] [Native] [Low maintenance]
Zones: 5–9

At a glance

• Sun: Full sun to part shade
• Water: Moderate; tolerates wet or average soil
• Size: 2–3 ft high × 3–4 ft wide
• Bloom: Early to mid-summer; fragrant white flower spikes
• Soil: Moist, well-drained, tolerant of clay or periodically wet areas
• Foliage: Glossy green leaves turning rich shades of red, orange, and burgundy in fall

Designer notes
‘Little Henry’ is a compact, refined version of the native Virginia Sweetspire, known for its fragrant white flowers and outstanding fall color. Its size and adaptability make it an excellent choice for commercial landscapes, rain gardens, or residential foundation beds. The arching stems provide soft texture, while the dense habit ensures a neat appearance through the growing season.

Clethra alnifolia ‘Ruby Spice’ (Summersweet Clethra)

[Flowering shrub] [Fragrant] [Native]
Zones: 4–8

At a glance

• Sun: Full sun to part shade
• Water: Moderate to moist; tolerates wet soils
• Size: 3–6 ft high × 3–5 ft wide
• Bloom: Mid to late summer; deep pink, fragrant flowers on upright spikes
• Soil: Prefers moist, acidic, well-drained soil; adaptable to clay or sandy loam
• Foliage: Glossy green leaves turning yellow in fall

Designer notes
‘Ruby Spice’ is a standout selection of the native Summersweet Clethra, prized for its strong pink blooms that hold their color throughout summer. The sweet fragrance attracts pollinators and adds sensory appeal near walkways and outdoor seating areas. Its tolerance for shade and moist soil makes it ideal for challenging locations where other shrubs may struggle.

Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’ (Smooth Hydrangea)

[Flowering shrub] [Native] [Shade tolerant]
Zones: 3–9

At a glance

• Sun: Full sun to part shade
• Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture
• Size: 3–5 ft high × 4–6 ft wide
• Bloom: Early summer to fall; large white flower clusters (8–12 inches across)
• Soil: Moist, well-drained, enriched with organic matter
• Foliage: Broad green leaves with a soft texture

Designer notes
‘Annabelle’ is a classic and widely loved smooth hydrangea known for its enormous, globe-shaped white blooms and reliable performance in partial shade. Its adaptable nature and clean habit make it a go-to choice for both commercial and residential landscapes. Perfect for adding brightness and softness to shaded borders or mixed beds.

Deutzia ‘Yuki Cherry Blossom’ (Compact Deutzia)

[Flowering shrub] [Low maintenance] [Compact]
Zones: 5–8

At a glance

• Sun: Full sun to part shade
• Water: Moderate; prefers evenly moist, well-drained soil
• Size: 1–2 ft high × 2–3 ft wide
• Bloom: Mid to late spring; abundant soft pink flowers on arching stems
• Soil: Adaptable; tolerates a wide range of garden soils
• Foliage: Green leaves turning rich burgundy-purple in fall

Designer notes
‘Yuki Cherry Blossom’ brings cheerful spring color and a low, refined form that fits beautifully at the front of mixed borders or along walkways. Its compact, mounded habit provides a neat, tidy appearance even after flowering, and the fall foliage adds a bonus season of interest. Excellent for small spaces, mass plantings, or commercial foundation beds where low maintenance and consistent bloom are priorities.

Miscanthus sinensis ‘Morning Light’ (Maiden Grass)

[Ornamental grass] [Low maintenance] [Deer resistant]
Zones: 5–9

At a glance

• Sun: Full sun
• Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Size: 4–6 ft high × 3–4 ft wide
• Bloom: Late summer to fall; copper-tan plumes aging to silvery white
• Soil: Adaptable; prefers moist, well-drained soil
• Foliage: Fine, arching blades with silver margins and graceful movement in the wind

Designer notes
‘Morning Light’ Maiden Grass is one of the most elegant and dependable ornamental grasses for landscape use. Its narrow leaves, subtle variegation, and upright fountain form add texture and motion to planting beds. In late summer, it produces soft, airy plumes that persist through winter, providing four-season interest.

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