design elements - San Jacinto Texas Historic District

Native species lend a historic and culturally relevant ‘look and feel’ to the
built environment.
Landscaping within the right-of-way can include a combination of native and
adaptive species.
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Plant both native and adapted species derived from regional stocks
and sources.
Plants should be selected based on their ability
to grow well in the local climate and withstand
harsh roadside conditions. They should
also have low maintenance requirements
(minimal mowing, supplemental watering,
and inputs of fertilizers, herbicides and
pesticides.) Specify native and adapted plant
and tree species appropriate to the specifi c
site, att ributes, and microclimatic conditions
rather than exotic, non-native species (refer
to the Design Elements for plant and tree
lists). These species contribute to biodiversity,
habitat, water quality, and aesthetic objectives
for the San Jacinto District. Non-native
species or species native to other regions of
North America may be included for their
ornamental or functional qualities; however,
avoid invasive or overly aggressive species
that tend to crowd out native species and
eventually dominate planting beds.
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Plant live native plants, tubers, bulbs,
and dormant rootstocks, and native seeds
of grass, sedge, rush, and forbs derived
from parent generations that originated
within one hundred fi fty mile radius of
the District.
Select plants adjacent to paved surfaces
according to anticipated stressors such
as soil compaction, heat and drought
conditions, strong winds, shade, minimal
water infi ltration, and polluted soils and
rain water runoff .
Select plant species based in part on low
or no need for supplemental irrigation
and drought tolerance. Native landscapes
or carefully selected, drought-tolerant
plants can thrive without supplemental
irrigation once they have been established,
even in dry periods.
Select plants that are resistant to diseases
and insects and have a long life cycle.
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Native Landscape Systems
(Appendix A)
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