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LOCATION:
  
Gurnee, IL, USA
     
SITUATION:
  
Investors in the Key Lime Cove, an all-inclusive resort with a Caribbean theme including retail shops, restaurants, and a "Lost Paradise" indoor water park, wanted a plant and tree solution to bring their entrepreneurial vision to life. Light levels were less than optimum and plants would likely take some abuse from the high energy recreation. Service for live plants would also be costly. Due to these considerations, it was determined that silk plants and trees — including artificial palm trees — were the best solution, though this also brought challenging fire code issues into the fold. Commercial Silk Int'l was contracted to meet the fire code requirements while taking the bold plan for this tropical gateway from the planning stages to reality.
     
INITIATIVES:
  
Using a broad inventory of fire retardant foliage and plant material, Commercial Silk designed a Caribbean paradise using fake palm trees and bamboo groves as key elements. Working with local contractors and fire officials, Commercial Silk devised a plan to disguise much of the water park mechanical systems, reduce noise, and separate different water park attractions. It was determined that strategically placed artificial palms could also direct traffic into shops and restaurants.
     
RESULTS:
  
A life-like waterfall covered in an array of tropical artificial foliage greets guests as they enter the resort, providing a tropical oasis in the midwest United States, where long winters often have inhabitants clamoring for a reasonable warm weather getaway. The tropical landscape theme is carried throughout Key Lime Cove with large tropical trees and a Bougainvillea Trellis on the second floor balcony, achieving the Caribbean paradise theme set out by Key Lime Cove investors.
     
PRODUCTS:
  
BUTTERFLY PALM TREE
CROTON BUSH
FISHTAIL PALM TREE
GIANT FISHTAIL PALM TREE
GUZMANIA BROMELIAD (RED)
HELICONIA TREE
HIBISCUS BUSH
ORIENTAL BAMBOO TREE
SAGO PALM BUSH
SEA GRAPE BUSH (AUTUMN)
     
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