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Landscape architect proposes 'bridal veil' trees for Harrison Street corridor
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Summary
Design consultant recommended a slow‑growing 'bridal veil' species for Harrison Street (21st to Young Circle) to match Hollywood Boulevard treatments; the board asked staff to evaluate corner plantings with color and maintenance constraints and to plan routine trimming and irrigation.
At an update on Harrison Street's streetscape, the board heard from Kirkhorn, a landscape architect with Bramello Ajamil, who recommended the bridal veil tree as the primary replacement and canopy species for the corridor between 21st Street and Young Circle.
Kirkhorn explained the selection in the context of constrained root space and pedestrian/commercial needs, saying the beds provide roughly a 6‑by‑6 root space and “it's kind of the bonsai effect,” meaning the trees will grow to the limits of their pit openings and will require routine, limited trimming. He emphasized maintenance protocols to preserve sightlines and hurricane resilience and noted the species will need supplemental irrigation as part of the project.
Board members asked why other species — such as green buttonwood — were not selected and whether mature stock is available. The presenter replied that larger, mature specimens are scarce and that the bridal veil provides a balance of canopy, trimability and commercial compatibility. Commissioners also suggested staff explore low‑maintenance, permanent color planting at corners where sightline and maintenance constraints allow, and asked staff to present options in a future package.
There was no formal vote on the planting choice; commissioners expressed general support for the bridal veil selection while asking staff to return with planting palette options for intersection corners and maintenance plans.
What’s next: staff will incorporate commissioner feedback into design refinements, assess nursery availability and include corner planting options and maintenance implications in upcoming materials for board review.
