Design intent comes before nursery availability
For a Saudi landscape project, the useful question is not simply whether a tall Ficus is available. The selection must support the intended shade, visual scale, circulation, installation method and long-term maintenance strategy.
Translate the drawing into measurable criteria
- Overall height and minimum crown spread
- Clear trunk height and trunk character
- Single or multi-stem form
- Aerial-root preference
- Root-ball size and lifting constraints
- Quantity and acceptable variation across the group
Evaluate exposure and establishment
The project team should review heat, wind, irrigation water, reflected heat, soil volume, access and aftercare with the local landscape consultant. These factors affect which form and preparation method are practical.
Compare trees with consistent evidence
Request the same photograph angles, scale reference and measurements for every candidate. For repeated avenue or courtyard planting, compare the whole group rather than approving isolated hero images.
Coordinate selection with logistics
Large crowns and root balls affect lifting, transport density and site access. Confirm these constraints before final selection so the chosen trees can be prepared, shipped and installed as intended.