Artificial Shopping Centre Plants & Trees

Pro-Tips for Choosing the Best Artificial Plants & Trees for your Shopping Centre

Making your Shopping Centre come to life is not just about filling space; it's about creating an atmosphere that makes shoppers want to stick around. How do you do that? 

Grand Entrances: Make a Statement

1. Go Big or Go Home: When it comes to the entrance, we say go big! A couple of large, towering artificial trees can set the tone for the entire shopping experience. Think palm trees, ficus, or even artificial olive trees. Remember Shopping centres tend to be large areas, so you'll need some significant size plants to look proportional to the rest of the space. A 1.5 metre tree is just not going to have the image you want.

2. Colour Coordinate: Try to match the foliage with your shopping centre's colour scheme. It creates a more cohesive and polished look that visitors will definitely notice.

Atrium Areas: The Heart of the Centre

1. Variety is the Spice: The atrium is often the most spacious area, so why not mix it up? Use a variety of plants and trees to create a mini-indoor forest. Atriums are a space where you can use a large statement tree, bringing the feel of nature indoors, without an you the maintenance.

2. Scale Matters: Make sure to use a range of heights to keep things interesting. A mix of tall trees and shorter shrubs gives depth to your indoor landscape. Small plants are perfect for the planter boxes between seating areas.

Food Courts: Bon Appétit with Greenery

1. Non-Intrusive Beauty: No one wants a tree branch dipping into their meal! Opt for plants that are beautiful but not too expansive. Smaller potted plants or mid-sized trees work well here, but also hanging greenery. This way you have all the greenery of nature, without any intrusion into the floor space. If you definitely want to have floor standing plants and trees in the food court, having them build into bench seating areas are a fantastic way to have the best of both worlds.

2. Easy-Clean Foliage: Let's be real, food courts can get messy. Choose plants with leaves that are easy to wipe clean.

Storefronts and Corners: Small but Mighty

1. Desk-Sized Delights: Small potted plants like succulents or bonsai trees can make storefronts more inviting. Plus, they’re easy to move around if you like to change things up.

2. Corner Accents: Got an empty corner that needs some love? A tall, slender tree can fill the space without obstructing the flow of foo t traffic. You'll want to secure your trees in larger style pots and solid finishings (rocks, pebbles, sand etc) so they are heavy enough that some of the more dishonest people don't make off with them!

Seasonal Pop-Ups: Flexibility is Key

1. Easy to Move: If you host seasonal events or pop-up shops, go for plants that are easy to move. Wheeled planters can be a lifesaver.

2. Themed Plants: Have fun with seasonal or themed plants. Artificial cherry blossoms for spring, or evergreen trees for the winter holidays, can add that special touch.

Remember, the goal is to create a shopping environment where people feel at ease, a bit pampered, and definitely inspired to come back. With these pro-tips, you'll be well on your way to creating a shopping centre oasis that’s both beautiful and practical. Happy decorating!