Landscape Value of Trees
M. Velmurugan*
Department of Floriculture and Landscape Architecture, TNAU, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (641 003), India
M. Anand
Department of Horticulture, HRS, Yercaud, Tamil Nadu (636 601), India
V. Davamani
Department of Environmental Sciences, TNAU, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (641 003), India
K. Rajamani
Department of Floriculture and Landscape Architecture, HC & RI, TNAU, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (641 003), India
L. Pugalendhi
Dean (Horticulture), HC & RI, TNAU, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (641 003), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Heritage trees, Landscape value, Pollution, Trees
Abstract
Trees are a perennial plant having trunk with supporting branches and leaves. Trees are considered as the back bone of landscaping. The trees bear attractive foliage or flowers or fruits. Trees and forests provide a habitat for many species of animals and plants. It provides shade and shelter, timber for construction, fuel for cooking and fruit for food. It bears brightly coloured flowers and hence it is highly suited for streetscaping and avenue planting. Greenery of the trees improves mental health by providing peace of mind with joy. Increased property value can be realized because of their aesthetic value of trees to the property. Foliage and flowering trees are having immense utility in landscaping.
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