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| Boston Fern, Nephrolepis spp. |
Why is this important?
Because it allows the green roof designer an insight into what plant species readily and successfully grow in the area without additional irrigation or fertilization.
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| Pine, Pinus spp. |
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| Catbrier, Smilax spp. |
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| Asparagus fern, Asparagus spp. |
You may though find surprises in the plants growing across the asphalt and concrete canvas framing your city.
The plants photographed here include;
- Catbrier, Smilax spp.
- Pine, Pinus spp.
- Boston Fern, Nephrolepis spp.
- Asparagus fern (an invasive species here in Florida), Asparagus densiflorus
- Several grasses and ferns and others
As always, email us with your questions and comments.
Happy Green Roofing!
Kevin
1 comment:
Hmmmm Looking up is a good idea! I like it. After all, isn't mother nature the best guide in all things.... um, natural?
But perhaps a word of caution is in order too. Consider nature's intention for the plants you see, as well as the natural surroundings of the roof. I have several sugar maple seedlings growing from a gutter at the SW corner of my house - quite amazing in that they've been there a year! (Gotta get on that gutter cleaning thing!)
But would I really want a sugar maple growing on an extensive green roof? Probably not.
Likewise, perhaps mosses growing in a shady corner of one roof aren't a great choice for a full-sun area. Epiphytes can grow to weigh tons within a greenroof's lifetime! And what grows rapidly in a wet season may not be reliable in a typical dry season.
So yes! By all means let your observations guide you and inform you of new ideas. But consider all the factors before acting on that initial guidance!
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