Located in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, this is the largest vertical garden in North America. It is close to 3000sqft and by far the most biologically diverse on the continent; containing more than 120 unique species. The wall was designed based on the artwork of the Coast Salish First Nations people. Plant species include ground covers, flowering perennials, bushes, shrubs and even trees! The green wall is on the south facing wall of the Semiahmoo Public Library which will reduce the amount of cooling required in the building during the summer months. The most notable environmental merit is the fact that this green wall is so biologically diverse. With over 120 unique species flowering starts in February and goes until November. It is an ecological hotspot in the heart of the concrete environment; a haven for bees, butterflies and humming birds.
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