9.1 ..................................................................................................................................................... Introduction 9.2 ............................................................................................................................................................... Scope 9.3 ..................................................................................................... Permits / No Objection Certificate (NOC) 9.4 ...................................................................................................................................... Operating Standards 9.5 ................................................................................... Comprehensive List of Suitable Plants for the UAE 9.6 .......................................................................................................................................................References

9.1 Introduction

Developing and enriching vegetation coverage results to immeasurable benefits – both environmentally and aesthetically. Landscape and greeneries are developed to enhance structures and developments primarily but are also greatly beneficial to the systems of the environment. Apart from its direct uses of providing shade, it helps in creating a more conducive environment by improving air quality, reducing noise impacts; provide habitats for various animal species, and serves as carbon sink while emitting beneficial oxygen to all life forms. Vegetation also helps in minimizing erosion of slopes that can result to negative impacts such as siltation or sedimentation of low-lying areas and even water systems such as river networks or harbor and sea water. While landscaping has become a regular component of developments, whether for public or private facilities, specific standards should be implemented to assure that such will be implemented for gains and not detrimental to the environment. Environmental problems can arise despite the implementation of guidelines and plans followed by project owners, developers, contractors and other entities related to their landscaping work. Few possibilities that can arise include, but are not limited to pest infestation or outbreak, tree mortality, un-regulated tree cutting, unsuitable disposal of infested/affected trees, introduction of invasive species, loss of habitat among many others which are the major concerns of this regulation. It is important however to note that this regulations zero-in on the biological and ecological aspects of landscaping such as tree and plant selection and care (pest control, disposal etc.). And that the specific purpose of this regulation is to provide standard requirements to assure protection and enrichment of existing native habitats, reduce water consumption, use of native and/or suitable planting stocks and to promote energy conservation. Other more specific standards on landscape plan such as pavements, irrigation, wall, lightings etc. should be referred to existing land-use plans, landscaping plan, regulations and other guidelines implemented by other statutory authorities (e.g. for specifics not covered by this document shall refer to LMRO1 Nakheel Landscape Management Regulations for developments under Nakheel).

9.2 Scope

The coverage of this regulation works around practical measure for the implementation of the Federal Law No. 24 of 1999 on the Protection and Development of the Environment. Specifically under Chapter 3, which concerns Soil Protection and directly prohibiting “to undertake any activity that damages the quantity or the quality of the of flora in any area, thus causing desertification or deformation of the natural environment and it is prohibited to cut, uproot or cause damage to any tree, shrub or grass without authorization from the Competent Authority, in coordination with the Agency. This regulation targets to put in place standard requirements to assure that environmental safety nets are met on the following concerns: • Planting stock selection to avoid introduction of invasive species, pests known to the crop etc. • Source of planting stocks • Basic requirements to assure growth, health and disease-free condition of the plantings (e.g. root zone

size and suitable root barriers for specific tree species to assure growth and protection of adjacent development)

• Irrigation • Pest control • Cutting, clearing and translocation of tree/s • Disposal of diseased trees Scope shall cover all landscaping projects including Multiple Dwelling Unit, Residential Development, Commercial Development, Industrial Development, Parking Spaces (temporary or permanent), Pavements, roads/streets and other public right-of-way Parks and Recreation Fields developed by Dubai World.

9.3 Permits / No Objection Certificate (NOC)

All landscaping activities which directly or indirectly concern any section of this regulation shall secure a No Objection Certificate from this Authority. Such can be issued within five (5) working days upon fulfillment of basic requirements, payment of appropriate tariffs that facilitates application review, field validation and other procedures which may be deemed necessary by this Authority. No activity shall commence without securing official NOC from Trakhees and violation/s shall be subjected to penalties/sanctions assigned by this Authority.

9.4 Operating Standards

Standards to guide activities covered by this regulation as focus areas are herein presented, but are not limited, as follows:

9.4.1 Planting Material

a. Selection of planting stock shall be in compliance with list of species suitable and allowed for landscaping purposes and are adaptable to the project’s climatic conditions, and to the landscape needs;

b. Use of non-native, invasive species and likely to become ecological problems through cross

pollination with native plants or spreading into the natural environment is prohibited. Preferred plants species are those included in the list and do not normally attract potentially dangerous animals such as snakes etc

c. Native/indigenous plant material species is encouraged for use; d. Plantings shall continue to meet the requirements of this guideline/regulation after installation; e. All plants shall be container grown at a reputable nursery, where they shall be inspected of

cleared from signs of nutrient deficiency, diseases or pests, by-products such as spawn, gamete of other plant or animal species, dangerous animals like snakes etc. before delivery to the site;

f. Plant and tree species shall be of species which does not require too much water and shall be

selected to meet a maximum applied water allowance as determined by the water budget formula approved by authorities regulating water consumption for landscaping;

g. Plants shall be low-fuel and fire resistive; and h. Plant source should be of reputable background while imports should be in compliance with

applicable sections of this regulations and existing guidelines of other statutory authorities.

9.4.2 Irrigation

a. Designs of the irrigation systems shall be in compliance with the Irrigation Design of the Landscaping Plan which shall assure health and growth of the plants;

b. Should a water consumption budget is pre-determined and required to be complied with by a

regulatory body, an Irrigation plan should be developed and implemented detailing water ration, timing and other measures to assure that water resource is maximized (e.g. irrigation in the afternoon or night time vs. irrigation at day time when evaporation rate is higher due to temperature);

c. Monthly water consumption charts should be submitted by the contractor as evidence of

complying with the guarantees provided; d. Treated waste water compliant with the parameters (Environmental Regulation No.: EN/005) set

by this Authority should be maximized for irrigation purposes; e. Spills and irrigation runoff shall be contained accordingly; and f. All required irrigation systems shall be automatic, electrically controlled, and designed to

provide water to all required plantings to maintain them in a healthy, disease-resistant condition.

9.4.3 Planting

a. All existing, invasive plant species, including vegetative parts and roots systems, shall be completely removed from the premises when the combination of species types, location, and surrounding environmental conditions provides a means for the species to invade other areas of native plant material that are on or off the premises;

b. A minimum root zone suitable to the tree species shall be provided. The minimum dimension

for the area shall be 5 feet and shall provide conditions for healthy tree growth and shall assure protection of adjacent improvements from damages;

c. Tree root barriers shall be installed where trees are placed within 5 feet from public

improvements including walks, curbs, pavements, walls or where new public improvements are placed adjacent to existing trees;

d. Plant materials shall be grouped into hydrozones that consist of plant species having similar

water demand and by their soil, sun and shade requirements; and e. Site to be landscaped with trees shall be compliant with existing and long term development

plans considering minimum tree separation distance from improvements for the area to avoid future conflicts, problems that will result to clearing, cutting of naturalized trees.

9.4.4 Maintenance

a. All pruning activities shall comply with the standards of all statutory authorities; Composting of pruning and other plant by-product is highly encouraged for re-use as soil conditioner/enhancer for better soil quality to promote growth and health for the planting stocks. Barks and other by-products can also be used as mulching to promote water absorption and decrease evaporation for water efficiency.

b. Trees shall be monitored and maintained so that branches, roots and any of its part will be of

obstruction or cause to damage adjacent properties; and c. Use of chemical-based herbicides and fertilizers/enhancers specified in the List of Prohibited

and Restricted Dangerous Goods issued by Dubai Municipality and other applicable guidelines and regulations is strictly prohibited.

9.4.5 Tree Cutting, Clearing, Replacement and/or Translocation

a. The existing natural landscape character (especially date palm trees) shall be preserved to the extent reasonable and feasible;

b. Indiscriminate clearing or stripping of the natural or developed vegetation on a lot or property is

prohibited unless otherwise approved by this Authority and other statutory authorities; c. Should clearing be a result of physical limitation or of a suggested development plan, the

developer should re-locate displaced trees to suitable areas within the development; d. No person shall remove or transplant a tree without first obtaining from Trakhees Permit to Cut

and/or Relocate Tree/s. For purposes hereof, “person” means the owner, developer, contractor/subcontractor, tenant and/or sub-tenant, and any entity or individual with any interest in the land on which the tree is located;

e. A NOC shall be obtained by a utility company before removal and translocation of tree except in

the case of emergency repairs; f. Written application must include the subject tree (species, quantity, location and translocation

sites etc.) and the reasons for removal and transplanting; g. One (1) replacement tree of equal size shall be planted for every tree permitted to be removed. h. In case tree/s permitted to be relocated, all trees that do not survive the relocation process shall

be replaced by a tree of equal size. i. Any person(s) or entity causing the removal a tree, with or without transplanting, is in violation of

this regulation and may be liable to penalties imposed by this Authority; j. Considerations which can merit a NOC for Tree Removal and Transplanting

• Whether the removal of the tree is permitted by this Authority • That the removal of the tree will not result to erosion or other related problems • If the subject tree affects or pose threats/risks to public health, safety or Welfare

9.4.6 Disposal of Dead Trees

a. Appropriate measures for removal and disposal especially for pest infested trees/plants shall be employed by the contractor to avoid possible spread or outbreak of the disease;

b. Geo-textile membrane and plastic cover for infected trees shall be used to prevent windblown

materials that can spread the disease/pest until it reaches the disposal facility duly approved by this Authority; and

c. Treatment, cultivation and reconditioning of soil should be done prior to replacement planting.

9.4.7 Coastal Landscaping

a. Coastal landscaping that would encroach or serve as barrier into an environmentally sensitive habitat/area (e.g. nesting beaches for turtles etc.) shall not be allowed.

b. Landscaping shall be allowed only if planting stocks to be used support threatened or

endangered species. 9.5 Comprehensive List of Suitable Plants for the UAE

9.5.1 Local Environmental Species Used “Cosmotic” Agriculture

Item Scientific Name Common Name Arabic Name Family Name

1 Acacia arabica Arabian Gum

Leguminosae

2 Acacia ehrenbergiana Salam

Leguminosae

3 Acacia farnesiana Sweet Acacia Leguminosae

4 Acacia tortilis Ambrella Thorn

Leguminosae

5 Aerva javanica Snow Bush / Kapok Bush

Amaranthaceae

6 Atriplex sp. Salin Bush Chenopodiaceae

7 Avicennia marina Mangrove

Avicenniaceae

8 Boerhavia elegans choisy Showerka

Nyctaginaceae

9 Colligonum comosum Arta Polygonaceae

10 Casuarina equisetifolia She Oak casuarinaceae

11 Cometes surattensis Dhaffa Caryophyllaceae

12 Convolvulucs virgortus Faghi

Convolvuloceae

13 Dodonaea viscosa Purple Hop-Bush Sapindaceae

14 Hamada elegans Ramth

Chenopodiaceae

15 Leptadenia pyrotechnica Markh /

Broom Bush

Asclepiaceae

16 Leucaena leucocephala Lead Tree

Leguminosae

17 Lycium shawii Christmas Berry

Solanaceae

18 Moringa oleifera Horse Radish Tree

Uoringaceae

9.5.2 Palm Trees

Item Scientific Name Common Name Arabic Name Family Name

1 Areca catechu; L Betal Nut Palm

Palmae

2 Arecastrum romanzafiannum Queen Palm

Palmae

3 Bismarckia nobilis Bismarck palm

Palmae

4 Butia capitata Wine Palm Palmae

5 Caryota mitis Fish Tail Palm Palmae

6 Caryota urens Stinging

Palmae

7 Chamaedorea elegans Parlour Palm Palmae

8 Chamaerops humilis European Fan Palm

Palmae

9 Chrysalidocarpus lutescens Golden Can Palm Palmae

10 Cocos nucifera Coconut Palm Palmae

11 Cyrtostachys renda Sealing Wax Palm

Palmae

12 Elaeis guineensis African Oil Palm Palmae

13 Howea forsteriana Kentia Palm Palmae

14 Hyophorbe lagenicaulis Bottle Palm Palmae

15 Hyphoene thepiaca African Doum Palm

Palmae

16 Livistonia chinensis Chinese Fan Palm

Palmae

17 Livistonia dicipien Cabbage Palm Palmae

18 Lodoicea maldivica Coco-de-mer Palmae

19 Neodypsis decaryi Triangle Palm Palmae

20 Phoenix reclinata Senegal Date Palm

Palmae

21 Phoenix roebelenii Dwarf Palm

Palmae

22 Phoenix canariensis Canary Island Date Palm

Palmae

23 Phoenix dactylifera Date Palm

Palmae

24 Phoenix sylvestris Silver Date Palm Palmae

25 Pritchardia pacifica Fiji Fan Palm Palmae

26 Ptychosperma macarthurii Hurricane Palm Palmae

27 Rhapis flablliformis Lady Palm Palmae

28 Roystonea elata Florida Royal Palm

Palmae

29 Roystonea regia Cuban Royal Palm

Palmae

30 Sabal palmetto Palmetto Palm Palmae

31 Trithrinax paviflora Thatch Pole Palmae

32 Veitchia merrilli Manila Palm Palmae

33 Washingtonia filifera California Palm Palmae

34 Washingtonia robusta Washington Palm Palmae

35 Wodyetia bifurcata Foxtail Palm Palmae

9.5.3 Semi-Palm Trees

Item Scientific Name Common Name Arabic Name Family Name

1 Beacarnea recurvata Pony Tail

Liliaceae

2 Cycas media Australian Nut Palm

Cycadaceae

3 Cycas revoluta Sago palm Cycadaceae

4 Encephalartos ferox Zululand cycad Zamiaceae

5 Horridus Encephalartos Ferocius blue cycad Zamiaceae

6 Pachypodium lamerei Madagascar palm Apocynaceae

7 Pandamus utilis Screw pine Pandaceae

8 Pandanus veitchii Variegated screw pine

Pandaceae

9 Ravenala madagscariensis Travelers tree

Musaceae

10 Strelitzia Nicolai Bird-of-paradise tree

Musaceae

11 Strelitzia reginae Bird-of-paradise

Musaceae

12 Yucca aloifolia Spanish bayonet Agavaceae

13 Yucca filamentosa Adams needle Agavaceae

14 Yucca elephantips Giant yucca Agavaceae

15 Yucca brevifolia Joshua tree Agavaceae

16 Zamia Pumila Jamaica sago Zamiaceae

9.5.4 Trees and Bushes

Item Scientific Name Common Name Arabic Name Family Name

1 Acacia arabica Arabian gum Leguminosae

2 Acacia farnes iana Sweet acacia Leguminosae

3 Acacia mangium Black wattle Leguminosae

4 Acacia saligna Golden wreath Leguminosae

5 Adansonia digitata Boabab Bombacaceae

6 Albizi lebbech Womans tongue tree

Leguminosae

7 Araucaria excelsa Norfolk island pine

Araucaiaceae

8 Azadirachta indica Neem tree Meliaceae

9 Balanates aegyptiaca Jericho balsam Zygophyllaceae

10 Beaucarnea recurvata Pony tail Liliaceae

11 Bauhinia varigata Purple orchid tree Leguminosae

12 Bombax ceiba Red kapok tree Bombacaceae

13 Callistemon viminalis Bottle brush tree Myrtaceae

14 Cassia fistula Golden shower Leguminosae

15 Cassia nodosa (javanica) Pink & white shower tree

Leguminosae

16 Cassia roxburghii marginata Red cassia

Leguminosae

17 Casuarina equisetifelia She oak Casuarinaceae

18 Ceratonia siligua Kharoob Leguminosae

19 Chiranthodendron pentadactylon

Monkey hand tree

Sterculiaceae

20 Chorisia Speciosa Pink floss silk tree

Bombacaceae

21 Conocarpus erectus Button mangrove tree

Combretaceae

22 Conocarpus erectus sericeus Silver tree

Combretaceae

23 Conocarpus lancifolius Land mangrove Combretaceae

24 Cordia sebestena Geiger tree Boraginaceae

25 Dalbergia sissoo Sissoo tree Leguminosae

26 Delonix regia Flam of the desert

Leguminosae

27 Enterolobium cyclocarpum Ear tree

Leguminosae

28 Eucalyptus citriodora Lemon gum Myrtaceae

29 Eucalyptus camaldulensis Red gum

Myrtaceae

30 Ficus bengalensis Banyan tree Moraceae

31 Ficus benjamina Weeping fig Moraceae

32 Ficus elastica Indian rubber plant

Moraceae

33 Ficus infectoria Spotted tree Moraceae

34 Ficus religosa Bo-tree

Moraceae

35 Ficus retusa Indian laurel Moraceae

36 Ficus rubiginosa Rusty fig Moraceae

37 Gliricidia sebium Madre de cacao Leguminosae

38 Jacaranda mimosifolia Mimosa-leaved ebony

Bignoniaceae

39 Kigelia pinnata Susage tree Bignoniaceae

40 Lagerstroemia indica Crape myrtle Lytheraceae

41 Leucaena leucocephala Lead tree Leguminosae

42 Melaleuca genistifolia Fleece tree Myrtaceae

43 Melaluca guinguenervia Cajeput tree Myrtaceae

44 Melaluca leucadendron Papper bark tree Myrtaceae

45 Melia azedarach Pride of India Meliaceae

46 Millingtonia hortensis Indian cork tree Bignoniaceae

47 Moring oleifera Horse radish tree Moringaceae

48 Peltophorum inerme Yellow flame tree

Leguminosae

49 Pithcellobium dulce Cats-claw Leguminosae

50 Paulownia tomentosa Empress tree Scrophulariaceae

51 Plumeria spp Frangipani Apocynaceae

52 Pongmia Glabra Pongam Leguminosae

53 Samanea saman Rian tree Leguminosae

54 Schinus molle California pepper tree

Anacardiaceae

55 Spathodia campanulata African tulip tree Bignoniaceae

56 Schinus terebinthifolius Pepper tree Anacardiaceae

57 Tabebuia argetea Silver trumpet tree

Bignoniaceae

58 Tebebuia pallida Cuban pink trumpertree

Bignoniaceae

59 Tamarix aphylla Athel tamarisk Tamaricaceae

60 Tamarindas indica Tamarind tree Leguminosae

61 Tecoma stans Yellow bells Bignoniaceae

62 Terminalia cattapa Tropical almond Combretaceae

63 Thespesia populnea Portia tree Malvaceae

64 Tipuana tipu Rosewood Leguminosae

65 Vitex agnus castus Chaste tree Verbinaceae

66 Ziziphus spina Christi thorn Rhamnaceae

67 Petrea volubilis Queens wreath Verbenaceae

68 Tecoma stans Yellow bells Bignoniaceae

69 Lawsonia inerme Henna Lytheraceae

70 Nerium oleander Oleander Apocynaceae

71 Simmondsia chinensis Jojoba Buxaceae

72 Scaevola sericea Beach Naupake Goodeniaceae

73 Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Chinese hibiscus Malvaceae

74 Hibiscus sabdariffa Karkade Malvaceae

75 Thevetia peruviana Yellow oleander Apocynaceae

76 Duranta rapens Sky flower Verbenaceae

77 Acacia coriacea Wire wood Leguminosae

78 Acacia pendula Weeping myala Leguminosae

9.5.5 Soil Covers

Item Scientific Name Common Name Arabic Name Family Name

1 Rhoeo discolor Moses-in-the Cradle

Commelinaceae

2 Ruellia scumosa Ruellia Acanthaceae

3 Ruellia tuberose Ruelia Acanthaceae

4 Alternanthera versicolor Joyweed Amaranthaceae

5 Agapanthus africanus African Lily Liliaceae

6 Atriplex sp. Salt bush Chenopodiaceae

7 Scaevola aemula Fairy fanflower Goodeniaceae

8 Myoporum parvifolium Creeping boobialla

Myporaceae

9 Sesevium portulacastrum Sea pursalin Aizoaceae

10 Angelonia gardneri Blue wings Scrophulariaceae

11 Adenium obesium Flower of the desert

Apocynaceae

12 Centratherum muticum Brazil button flower

Compositae

13 Aptenia cordifolia Baby sun rose Aizoaceae

14 Asparagus densiflorus Asparagus Liliaceae

15 Carissa grandiflora (Prostrate)

Natal plum

Apocynaceae

16 Crinum asiaticum Poison bulb Amarylidaceae

17 Hymenocallis narcissiflora Peruvian Daffodil

Amarylidaceae

18 Gazania rigens Treasure flower Compositae

19 Lippia nodiflora Lippia Verbenaceae

20 Osteospermum fruticosum Trailing Arrican daisy

Compositae

21 Pennisetum setaceum Fountain grass

Gramineae

22 Setcreasea purpurea Purple heart Commelinaceae

23 Verbena peruviana Verbena Verbenaceae

24 Wedelia trilobata Wedelia Compositae

25 Sesevium Portutlacasstrum Sea Pursaline

Aizoaceae

26 Portulacaria afra Elephant food Portulacaceae

27 Pentas lanceolata Egyptian Star Cluster

Rubiaceae

28 Turnera unifoloa Brooklyn Bot Turneraceae

29 Leucophyllum frutescens Texas Ranger Scrophulariaceae

30 Iresine herbstii Beefsteak Plant Amaranthaceae

31 Iresine lindenii Blood leaf Amaranthaceae

32 Carpobrotus edulis Hottentot Fig Aizoaceae

33 Lampranthus roseus Ice plant Aizoaceae

34 Asystasia gangetca Coromandel Acanthaceae

35 Rosmarinus officinalis Rosemary Lbiatae

9.5.6 Climbers

Item Scientific Name Common Name Arabic Name Family Name

1 Allamanda cathartica Golden Trumpet Apocynaceae

2 Antigonon leptopus Coral vine Polygonaceae

3 Clerodendrum splendens Glorybower

Verbenaceae

4 Doxantha unguis cati Cats claw Bignoniaceae

5 Senecio confusus Mexican flame vine

Compositae

6 Clitorea ternatea Butterfly Pea Leguminosae

7 Cryptostegia grandiflora Indian Rubber Vine

Asclepiodaceae

8 Quisqualis indica Rangoon creeper Combretaceae

9 Ficus pomila Creeping Fig Moraceae

10 Ipomoea patatas Sweet potato Convolvulaceae

11 Ipomoena palmata Convolvulaceae

12 Ipomoea pes-capree Beach morning glory

Convolvulaceae

13 Jacquemontia pentantha Jacquemontia Convolvulaceae

14 Jasminum grandiflorum Jasmine Oleaceae

15 Tecomaria capensis Cape honeysuckle

Bignoniaceae

16 Tristellateia austtralasiae Galphimia vine

Malpighiaceae

9.5.7 Green Landscapes

Item Scientific Name Common Name Arabic Name Family Name

1 Paspalum Vaginatum Paspalum Gramineae

2 Cynodon dactylon L Bermuda grass Gramineae

3 Tifway grass Bermuda hybrid Gramineae

4 TifGreen Grass Bermuda Hybrid Gramineae

5 Zoysia Japonica Zoysia Grass Gramineae

6 Stenotaphrum Secondatum Buffalo Grass

Gramineae

7 Lolium parenne Ryegrass Gramineae

9.5.8 Flowers

Item Scientific Name Common Name Arabic Name Family Name

1 Dianthus caryophullus Carnation Caryophyllaceae

2 Dianthus chinensis hybrid Rainbow pink

Caryophyllaceae

3 Dianthus barbatus Sweet william Caryophyllaceae

4 Impatiens wallriana Sultana Palsaminaceae

5 Ipatiens balsamina Rose balsam Palsaminaceae

6 Nicotiana alata Jasmine tobacco Solanaceae

7 Salvia splendens Scarlet sage Lobiate

8 Antirrhinum Hybrid Tall Floral snapdragon

Scrophulariaceae

9 Antirrhinum Hybrid Dwarf Floral snapdragon

Scrophulariaceae

10 Celosia cristata Cockscomb Amaranthaceae

11 Celosia plumosa Feather celosia Amaranthaceae

12 Dahlia variabilis Dahlia Compositae

13 Delphinium ajacis Rocket larksuper Ranunculaceae

14 Gaillardia pulchella Blanket flower Compositae

15 Heliotropium peruvianum Heliotrope

Boraginaceae

16 Limonium sinuatum Statice Plumbaginaceae

17 Ageratum SP Floss-flower Compositae

18 Viola tricolor Pansy Violaceae

19 Petunia gandiflora Petunia Solanaceae

20 Petunia milliflora Petunia Solanaceae

21 Zinnia hybrid Youth and old age

Compositae

22 Lobelia erinus Lobelia Lobeliaceae

23 Phlox drummondii Dwarf annual phlox

Polemoriaceae

24 Verbena hybrida Verbena Verbenaceae

25 Callistephus chinensis China aster Compositae

26 Centaurea cryans Cornflower Compositae

27 Coreopsis Sp. Lance tickseed Compositae

28 Cosmos bipinnatus Garden cosmos Compositae

29 Fuchsia hybrida Fushia Onagraceae

30 Gazania splendens Treasure flower Compositae

31 Helianthus annuns Sunflower Compositae

32 Matthiola incana Stocks Curiferae

33 Nemesia strumosa Cape jewels Scrophulariaceae

34 Lathyrus odoratus Sweet pea Leguminosae

35 Alyssum maritime Ice plant Curiferae

36 Catharanthus rosea Madagascar periwinkle

Apocynaceae

37 Portulaca grandiflora Rose moss Portulacaceae

38 Dimorphotheca aurntiaca Rain cape marigold

Compositae

39 Amaranthus tricolor Josephs coat Amaranthaceae

40 Gypsophila elegans Annual baby’s breath

Caryophyllaceae

41 Iberis coronaria Rocket candytuft Curiferae

42 Clarkia elegans Orchid godetia Oenotheraceae

43 Calendula officinalis Pot marigold Compositae

44 Gompharena globosa Globe amaranth Amaranthaceae

45 Tagetes ericta Marigold Compositae

46 Brassica oleracea Flowering kale Curiferae

9.5.9 Fruit-bearing Trees

Item Scientific Name Common Name Arabic Name Family Name

1 Citrus aurantifolia Lime Rutaceae

2 Citrus sinensis Sweet orange Rutaceae

3 Citrus reticulta Mandarin orange Rutaceae

4 Ficus carica Fig tree Moraceae

5 Carica papaya Papaya Cariaceae

6 Mangifera indica Mango tree Anacardiaceae

7 Psidium guaiva Apple gwaiva Myrtaceae

8 Ficus sycomorus Sycamore fig ficus

Moraceae

9 Olea europea Olive tree Oleaceae

10 Punica granatum Pome granate Punicaceae

11 Ceratonia siliqua Carob Leguminosae

12 Tamarindus indica Tamarind tree Leguminosae

13 Annona squamosa Sugar apple

Annonaceae

14 Manikara zapota Chikoo Sapotaceae

15 Terminalia catappa Tropical almond Combretaceae

16 Citrus aurantium Bitter orange Rubceae

17 Morus spp. Mulberry Moraceae

18 Musa spp. Banana Musaceae

19 Ziziphus spina credi Christi thorn Rhamnaceae

20 Pithcellobium dulce Cats-claw Leguminosae

21 Grewia asiati Phalsa Tilliaceae

9.6 References

• Article 2: General Development Regulations, Division 4: Landscape Regulations San Diego Municipal Code • The Landscape Manual Prepared by the Miami-Dade County Department of Planning and Zoning / Seventh Edition, April 2002 • Landscape Management Regulations LMR 01 Design and Planning / The Design Group March 2007 • Planting Manual and Landscape Regulation Guidelines City of Park Hills / February 2002 / NKAPC • Plants Used in Landscaping in the Emirates of Dubai Public Parks & Horticulture Department – Dubai Municipality Director Ahmed Abdul Karim / July 2010