Historic Warehouse Landscape

Danville, Virginia

This historic tobacco warehouse was converted to mixed use condos and retail. The client had a very limited planting area with no irrigation. We used a combination of cold hardy desert plants and palms.

Art Gallery Interior Courtyard

Durham, North Carolina

The interior courtyard at a renowned art gallery required us to transport large specimen palm through the gallery to the center space. We selected Cabbage, Windmill and Pindo palms which we were able to move by hand.

Birmingham Zoo

Birmingham, Alabama

Cooper-Payne recently provided a selection of cold-hardy palms to the Birmingham, Alabama zoo for their Giant Tortoise exhibit.  Plants provided included Pindo Palms and triple-trunk Windmill Palms.

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Apartment Complex

Durham, North Carolina

This apartment complex wanted a different look and feel for their entry way that would attract new residents. With many apartment complexes on this road, an appealing landscape which would attract attention was needed. Plants used included Crape Myrtle, ornamental grasses, Colorado Blue Spruce, Dwarf Sable Palm, Yucca Ristrata, agaves and Windmill Palms. All of these plants, once established, are drought tolerant and low maintenance.

Travel Agency Landscape

Seattle, Washington

This Seattle travel agency wanted a tropical feeling for their landscaping since their customers choose tropical destinations for their vacation travel. Plants used included Windmill Palms, Yuccas, Eunynomus and Red Barberry.