An oak leaf is the inspiration for the underlying framework of the proposed arboretum. A cherry and lime tree avenue would make a spine providing a direct route from the house to a pavilion. The leaf outline provides a meandering route creating a different experience to the spine avenue, with constantly changing views, aspect and interaction with the tree collection. Where the leaf outline kisses the edge of a lake, the path curves out over the water in the form of boardwalks and jetties. At path intersections, ‘nodes’ are made which can be openings or glades within the tree canopy; special places for attractive benches, specimen trees, patches of bulbs, or for sculptural works of art.
