LANDSCAPE MODIFICATION DESIGN STANDARDS
Overview and Design Intent Establishment and maintenance of a strong landscape image is critical to the successful marketing of Esplanade Golf and Country Club (EG&CC) and long term property values. One of the objectives in developing EG&CC lies in establishing a visual sense of community as a whole, while allowing for the expression of individual tastes and style. Landscaping is an important aspect of community image. The landscape design of each home has been done in a manner that integrates with adjacent lots and community spaces. A strong community image is critical to the enhancement of long term value. All landscape areas on the lot shall be planted with trees, shrubs, ground covers and turf, common or native to the region and designed to complement the architectural character of the house in form, location and scale. Landscape Maintenance All landscapes within EG&CC will be maintained to general community standards (not specific Owner preferences) by the HOA and will not be the responsibility of the individual homeowner s. Home Owners are not prohibited from performing pruning to meet their own specific preferences but are discouraged from direct involvement with landscape maintenance workers that only take direction from their immediate supervisor. Turf/Plant Replacement The HOA will be responsible for the replacement of any dead turf, trees and plants that were part of the original landscape installed by the developer at the time of home construction with the exception of Acts of God (Hurricanes, Floods, Freeze). All decisions on viability of plants and turf will be made by a qualified Horticulturist with extensive knowledge about this particular region of the country. In the event of turf or plant loss due to Acts of God, the HOA will replace all dead plant material and invoice the homeowner for the cost of the replacement at the time of service. All turf will be evaluated in July of each year with any turf that is dead or beyond reasonable recovery replaced with Empire Zoysia only. All plants beds will be evaluated quarterly with all dead plants or plants that are beyond reasonable recovery replaced when weather conditions
are favorable for new plant survival. Plants will either be replaced with the same plant variety or another variety that is less problematic and compatible with the remaining landscape. The HOA retains the right to modify plants on the approved plant list and to modify plant arrangement in beds whenever certain plants become overly problematic to maintain, given specific site conditions. ARC Approval Landscape modifications that are made within existing bed lines and utilize plants from the approved plant list will not require ARC approval prior to modification. Residents are required to utilize the services of landscape contractors that are licensed and insured. Landscape modifications that replace Manatee County Street Trees, create new bed areas and/or use plants not on the approved plant list will require ARC approval and will require the submittal of a detailed landscape plan with the ARC application. Manatee County Street Tree replacements will also require the acquisition of and submittal of County approval with the ARC application for replacement. Landscape Plans All modifications that require individual landscape plans must meet the following criteria: The must be clearly and easily read. Existing easements and existing trees over five inches (5 ) in caliper, measured three feet (3 ) from the ground, rights-of-way and utilities must be shown on the plan. Landscape plant materials are to be identified as to quantity, quality, specific size to be planted and common botanical name with variety. All hard surface materials are to be clearly noted as to their type and composition. All modifications to irrigation must be either noted on plan or fully described in writing. All plans shall conform to Manatee County standards. Please refer to the appropriate County publications for landscape design and street tree requirements by lot size.
Plant Materials Permitted and Prohibited Species All plant material used should be selected from the community specific plant list included in these guidelines. Plant species that are not listed may only be used with the consent of the ARC on a case by case basis and their approval provides no guarantees that the plants selected will perform well or be replaced by the HOA if they should struggle or fail completely. Owner Risk In making changes to the initial landscape, the homeowner assumes all risk for the establishment of the new plants and for any ongoing replacement needed due improper planting technique, excessive mulch, sensitivity to temperature, moisture and sunlight and any increased pest susceptibilities that the plants may exhibit. The exhibit identifies the following: Plant species Minimum size, condition and quality All non- shrub areas must be completely sodded. All trees and shrubs will be Florida No. 1 as defined in Grades and Standards for Nursery Plants, Part I and II, State of Florida. In addition, some plant materials are prohibited because of undesirable qualities or are considered to be an invasive species. These plant materials are also listed. Mulch Mulching promotes sustainable landscaping by helping to keep plant roots moist, shaded and free of weeds. All mulch installed will be from regenerative resources and match the mulch selected for the community. Rock and any other type of inorganic material is prohibited for use in any bed that is adjacent to turf.
Irrigation The appropriate design and installation of Green Building Standards irrigation systems has been initially provided at every home. Any modification to the landscape must utilize irrigation that meets the following criteria: All landscape areas, including grass will be uniformly irrigated All irrigation will be fully automatic system with rain sensor gauge Separate zones will be provided to irrigate turf and bed areas. Using sprinkler heads with similar precipitation rates and not mixing rotors and spray heads on the same zone. Providing head to head coverage with minimum overspray Only low volume irrigation like drip or maxi-jets used in all shrubbery beds. Use of the Developer s approved water source. PVC pipe is to be class 160 or equal and purple in color. Plant List and Sizes For consistency in the landscape design, all plant materials shall be selected from the approved Plant List, unless otherwise determined by the Developer. Sizes described in the Planting Palette are minimum sizes. Undesirable Plant Materials Not to be used at EG&CC Arbor Vitae Australian Pine Brazilian Pepper Chinaberry Eucalyptus Thuja orientalis Casuarina spp. Schinus spp. Meloa acedarach Eucalyptus species
French Mulberry Jacaranda Mimosa Yellow Poinciana Punk Trees Sycamore Norfolk Island Pine Schefflera Tree Queen Palm Washingtonia Palm Morus alba Jacaranda mimosifolia Albiza spp. Peltophorum pierocarpum Malaleuca spp. Plantus occidentalis Araucaria heterophylla Scheffler spp. Syagrus romanzoffiana Washingtonia robusta Green Builder Plant List This plant list is provided for landscape revisions. Some material listed are moisture, pest and cold sensitive and will be planted at the risk of the homeowner. Street Trees Required street trees used during the initial installation may be replaced by owners with ARC and County approval after the home is occupied by the owner. Shade Trees Minimum size (25 gallon) Bald Cypress Golden Shower Southern Magnolia Elm Tree Live Oak Pignut Hickory Slash Pine Taxodium districhum Cassia fistula Magnolia grandiflora Little Gem Ulmus spp. Quercus virginiana Carya glabra Pinus elliottii
Accent Trees Minimum size (25 gallon) Buttonwood Bottlebrush Cassia Tree Cedar, Southern Red Crape Myrtle Dahoon Holly Eagleston Holly Frangipani Japanese Blueberry Ligustrum Tree Little Gem Magnolia Conocarpus erectus Callistemon spp. Senna Surattensis Juniperous virginiana Lagerstroemia indica Illex cassine Ilex x attenuate Plumeria spp. Elaeocarpus decipiens Ligustrum janunica Magnolia grandifloria little gem Palms Twelve-feet (12 ) overall height (spaced 8-10 on center when used in cluster) Bismark Palm Cabbage Palm Chinese Fan Palm Foxtail Palm Pindo Palm Piccabean Palm Cat Palm Areca Palm Bismarckia nobilis Sabal palmetto Livistona chinensis Wodyeti bifurcate Butia capitata Archontophoenix cunnihamiana Chamaedorea cataractarium Chrysalidocarpus lutescens
Accent Shrubs Three (3) gallon; container grown (spaced 36 on center) Bird of Paradise Strelitzia reginae Bougainvillea Bougainvillea glabra Coontie Zamia floridana Century Plant Agave Americana Eugenia Eugenia spp. Gardenia Gardenia augusta Golden Dewdrop Duranta repens Hibiscus ` Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Podocarpus Podocarpus macrophyllus Dracaena Dracaena spp Simpson Stopper Myrcianthes fragrans Ti Plant Cordyline terminalis Bluestem Palmetto Sabal minor Arboricola Schefflera arboricola trinette Cardboard Palm Zamia furfuracea Chinese Fan Palm Livistona chinensis European Fan Palm Chamaerops humilis Lady Palm Rhapis excels Poneytail Palm Nolina recurvate Saw Palmetto Serenoa repens Windmill Palm Trachycarpus fortune Pygmy Date Palm Phoenix roebelinii
Medium Shrubs Three (3) gallon; container-grown (spaced 36 on center). Allamanda Beach Elder Beautyberry Bougainvillea Butterfly Bush Croton Dwarf Ixora Fakahatchee Grass Firethorn, Red Florida Anise Florida Privet Gallberry Gardenia Green Buttonwood Ixora Jasmine Natal Plum Oleander, Dwarf Podocarpus Silver Buttonwood Texas Sage Thryallis Viburnum, Sandankwa Viburnum, Sweet Viburnum, Walter s Wax Myrtle Wild Coffee Allamanda spp. Iva imbricate Callicarpa Americana Bougainvillea glabra Buddleia spp. Codiaeum variegatum Ixora chinensis Tripsacum dactyloides Pyacantha coccinea Illicium florianum Forestiera segregate Ilex glabra Gardenia augusta Conocarpus erectus Ixora maui Jasmine multiflorum Carissa macrocarpa Nerium oleander Podocarpus macrophyllus Conocarpus erectus var. sericeus Leucophyllum frutescens Galphimia gracilis Viburnum suspensum Viburnum odoratissimum Viburnum obovatum Myrica cerifera Psychotria nervosa
Dwarf Shrubs and Groundcovers One (1) gallon; container-grown (spaced 18 on center) False Heather Flax Lily Grass, Aztec Grass, Mondo Grass, Muhly Grass, Saltmeadow Cord Grass, Sand Cord Grass, Smooth Cord Jasmine, Asiatic Jasimine, Carolina Liriope Perennial Peanut Spider Plant Cuphea hussopifolia Dianella tasmanica variegata Ophiopogon spp. Ophiopogon japonica Muhlenbergia capillaris Spartina patens Spartina bakeri Spartina alterniflora Trachelospermum asiaticum Gelsemium sempervirens Liriope spp. Archis glabrata Chlorphytum comosum Seasonal Color Flowering annuals and other non-woody ornamentals will not be counted as perennial material for required criteria. Homeowners will assume full responsibility for maintenance and the HOA landscape maintenance contractor will not be responsible for any mechanical damage done by workers performing routine maintenance or any herbicide drift from herbicides used for weed control in beds or turf. Amaryllis Begonia Blanket Flower Daisy, African Bush Fancy Leaved Cladium Marigold Pentas Periwinkle Hippeastrum hybrids Begonia spp. Gaillardia pulchella Euryops chrysanthemoides Caladium x hortulanum Tagetes spp. Pentas landeolata Catharanthus roseus
Petunia Geranium Petunia x hybrda Geranium dissectum Sod Empire Zoysia Zoysia japonica Empire