1. The plants used in campus landscaping are mainly drought-tolerant varieties such as Dwarf Ixora, Garden Croton, Duranta Erecta, Common Jasmin Orange, Painted Copperleaf, West Indian Lantana, and Chinese Perfume Plant (Figures 1 and 2). Other varieties, such as Brunfelsia, Garlic Vine, Japanese Honeysuckle, Irises, Chinese Wisteria, and Melastomes will be added to the Baoshan campus to further reduce water consumption.

(Figure 1) Dwarf Ixor and West Indian Lantana in front of the Zhishan Building at Jinde Campus

(Figure 2) Painted Copperleaf in front of the Baoshan campus gate

2. Additionally, sprinkler irrigation systems have been installed at both campuses (Figures 3 and 4). The systems were designed based on the principle of using the minimum possible number of sprinklers with maximum possible coverage area, and the daily irrigation time is strictly controlled to ensure optimal water supply for plants as well as to effectively save water consumption (Figures 5 and 6).
3. The remodeling of Baoshan Campus is planned with the donation of US$ 500,000 by NCUE’s alumnus Hsiao Jui-fen (Chairman of Dah Lih Puh). Specifically, the existing tree species on the campus will be retained and reorganized (Figure 7), and green and tall black pines will be planted at the campus gates to create a composed yet invigorating image. Additionally, crepe myrtle belt will be planted around the gate to add an engaging color to the environment. The three colleges on the campus will be connected by pan-campus roads with golden shower and silk floss trees on both sides and decorated with native Taiwanese species, such as Magnolia Compressa, Chinese Fringetree, and Chinaberry (Figure 8). The goal is to strengthen soil conservation and water management, as well as freshen the campus atmosphere.

(Figure 3) Sprinkler irrigation system of Jinde campus

(Figure 4) Sprinkler irrigation system of Jinde campus

(Figure 5) Sprinkler irrigation system at the sports field of Jinde campus

(Figure 6) The ring-shaped sprinkler irrigation system at the gate of Baoshan campus

(Figure 7) Location of tree species to be reserved at Baoshan campus

(Figure 8) Location of new trees to be planted at Baoshan campus