There are many similarities between the plant landscape planning of the theme park and the urban park, which is to create a green atmosphere. The green space rate of the theme park should generally be more than 70%, so as to form an ecological environment suitable for tourists to visit, visit and activity. Successful theme parks in the world, such as Disneyland, are also the most beautiful green areas. In 21st century, simulated landscape materials are used more and more for theme park and urban park construction:

Simulated Straw Roof Thatch

Artificial Reed Rod Thatch Roof

Simulated Palm Fronds Thatch Roof

Synthetic Bamboo Panels For Fence

Plastic Bamboo Pole For Park Edging

Iron Bamboo Poles For Urban Park Fence

Plastic Bamboo Mat For Park Gazebo or Pergola Ceiling

Some ideas on the combination of plant landscape planning and simulation materials

Plant landscape plays an important role in creating the space atmosphere of theme park, providing ecological services and recreation. Plant landscape, synthetic thatch roof, iron bamboo fence and artificial bamboo mat can be combined as follows during landscape construction:

(1) The form of green space adopts modern garden art techniques, shaping overall color effect piece by piece, cluster by cluster. The combination of arbor, shrub and grass forms a compound green level, and uses pure forest, mixed forest, sparse forest and grassland and other structural forms to combine green space of different styles. Some pavilions can be built and covered with synthetic simulated thatch materials. Visitors can rest in the pavilions. At the same time, the style of synthetic thatched roof pavilions is well matched with the garden's landscape design, will not damage the overall landscape planning and create a tropical effect.

(2) The transition of each tourist area is carried out in combination with the natural plant community, so that each tourist area is covered in green trees, enhancing the natural flavor and highlighting the ecological gardening. Each tourist area can be separated by synthetic bamboo panel or iron bamboo fence. It is equivalent to create another landscape for the park. Not only beautiful, but also durable, can be used for a long time for theme park and waterfront park.

(3) In order to form a unified and harmonious whole between the green space and each region, we should adopt a variety of plant configuration forms to correspond with each region. For example, the regular scene layout uses the regular green space form, and the free combination regional layout uses the natural planting form to coordinate with it. Among the scenes, all kinds of simulation materials are well used for good connection between different regions, whether it is plastic bamboo fences or artificial thatched roof palapas. There are also many natural looking tiki huts are built with palm thatch roof covered as the restaurant facility.

(4) Plant selection is based on local tree species, reasonable introduction of fine strains, and the formation of the park's green characteristics.

(5) Make full use of the seasonal changes of plants to increase the color of the park and the change of time and space, so as to make the four seasons landscape bright; the flexible use of evergreen trees, deciduous trees and autumn leaf trees, as well as the coordination of flower, leaf and dry trees, can make the plant landscape more colorful, and the effect more diverse.

Cases Study

The landscape of the theme park is not independent. It is composed of landscape, architecture, roads, carvings, fountains, thatched roof gazebos, simulated steel bamboo fences, synthetic bamboo mat ceiling materials and other materials. Therefore, the combination of these landscape elements can achieve better landscape effect.

1. Combination of plant landscaping and architectural design

Plant landscaping plays an obvious role in setting off the architectural landscape.

In Disneyland, there are rich architectural colors. Plants are used to set off the architectural colors. The neutral colors of plants are used to set off the main architectural colors of red, white and yellow, which can highlight the architectural colors. At the same time, the natural shape and texture of plants are used to set off the regular architectural shape composed of artificial hard materials.

Shanghai Disneyland Landscape Design:

In Suzhou garden in China, through the combination of plants and architectural design, the contrast between light and shadow of the building is stronger than that of green plants, so the contrast between light and shade has the function of shading.

2. Collocation of plant landscaping, mountains and rivers

The mountain, stone and water body are the skeleton of natural garden, but only with the decoration of plants, buildings and roads, can there be a scene of "the mountains are gloomy, the trees gather together, the pavilions are vibrant, and the air is flowing".

In the park, rockery stone is lifeless. But when it is matched with plants, vitality and beauty immediately increases. Garden plants can not only purify water, but also enrich the air and color of water. They are the fusion media of water and land, which is particularly prominent in the classical Chinese Suzhou garden (as shown in the figure below).

3. Use of synthetic thatch roof for park design and construction

There are lots of synthetic thatch roof materials, include artificial palm leaf thatch, plastic straw thatch roof, artificial reed thatch roofs. Architects and developers understand the power of design for a building and it’s surroundings.  Certain designs elicit certain responses. Warm colors make you feel cozy. Lots of glass and metal suggest seriousness. Thatched roofing sends a message, too: time to relax and unwind. Thatched roof construction is especially popular with bungalows and villas. Theme parks, zoos, and attractions can use thatch roofs for their merchandise stands and retail stores.

4. Application of plastic palm leaf matting for ceiling in various park structures

Known to be a unique combination of style, elegance, and security, plastic palm leaf matting or bamboo ceiling mat are more and more popular. Natural looking, durable, easy installation, free maintenance, the artificial bamboo ceiling or wall lining for pergola or tiki huts is already a certain presence in the most sophisticated environments, but it has never gained more prominence than in recent times.

For the sunshade structure construction of the park, the interior and exterior decoration always need good aesthetic materials. Plastic bamboo matting is one of the most excellent choices for your home decoration or project construction. Synthetic tropical bamboo weaving mat could be used as wall mat, ceiling mat, armoire inside sunshade structures such as palapa, tiki bar, gazebo or bungalow. These kinds of woven mats are so welcome by architects, interior designers, project owners, contracting companies or construction companies, as these woven mats provide them lots of ideas for creating a paradise to attract their tourists or guests.

5. Stainless steel bamboo fence to match with park design and building

Outdoor stainless steel bamboo fence panels are excellent for refurbishing or newly build park fence screens or edging. These iron bamboo panels immediately create a tropical and cozy patio dining area for park landscaping. Steel bamboo screen panels are specifically developed for covering walls and sidings too. They can be used indoors and outdoors and are very easy to fasten against a wall. Simulated iron bamboo fencing also perfect for interior decoration too, it work well with many restaurants, whether or not they have an overtly tropical theme. For the buildings inside the park, they will not destroy the natural atmosphere of the park, and be an attraction to tourists.