Residence (Private)

The aesthetic landscaping around this private residence blends ornamental trees and shrubs seamlessly with the public garden areas.

Residence (Private)

Although the home is not open to the public, the Residence's aesthetic landscaping blends seamlessly with the public garden areas. Featuring ornamental trees and shrubs, the private residence's landscaping complements the overall design of Vista Gardens, adding to its charm and cohesiveness.

Key plants from this area are listed below by their botanical and common names to help inspire your sustainable garden designs.

Botanical Name

Common Name

Abies lasiocarpa

Alpine Fir

Acer circinatum

Vine Maple

Acer circinatum x palmatum

Kisetsu dore Vine Maple ‘Kisetsu dore’

Acer griseum

Paperbark Maple

Acer macrophyllum

Bigleaf Maple

Acer palmatum

Japanese Maple ‘Amagi shigure’

Choisya ternata

Mexican Orange

Cupressus sempervirens

Italian Cypress ‘Swane’s Golden’

Fatsia japonica

Japanese Aralia ‘Spider’s Web’

Pinus pungens

Table Mountain Pine ‘Custer’s Locks’

Pinus sylvestris

Scots Pine ‘KBN Gold’

Polystichum setiferum

Fairy’s Pillow Soft Shield Fern ‘Plumosum Densum’

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Seamless Harmony

The private residence at Vista Gardens

Nestled within Vista Gardens, the private residence embodies a seamless integration of beauty and design, where the aesthetic landscaping blends effortlessly with the surrounding public garden areas. Although the home itself is not open to the public, its thoughtfully curated landscape of ornamental trees and shrubs contributes significantly to the overall charm and cohesiveness of the gardens.

The landscaping around the residence has been meticulously designed to complement the broader vision of Vista Gardens. Ornamental trees provide structure and seasonal interest, while carefully chosen shrubs add layers of texture and color, enhancing the garden’s appeal without disrupting its natural flow. This careful consideration of plant selection and placement ensures that the private residence feels like an extension of the public spaces, contributing to the garden’s tranquil and inviting atmosphere.

The residence stands as a testament to the harmonious relationship between private and public spaces, showing how residential landscaping can enhance and elevate the beauty of a larger garden. By maintaining a cohesive design language throughout, the private residence at Vista Gardens plays a subtle yet essential role in creating a unified, serene environment that visitors can enjoy from every vantage point.

Explore the next area: Madrona Woods

Native woodland ecosystem with madrone, big leaf maple, and beak hazelnut, plus a diverse understory of native woodland groundcovers.

Vista Gardens
Info@VistaGardens.org
124 NE 31st Street
Bremerton WA 98310

Albers Marcovina Vista Gardens Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Federal Tax ID is 37-1546572