Trees of Paris Parks

The ethereal structure of these trees in the Tuileries in Paris will be obscured in spring when they leaf out. The height of trees in the Tuileries is controlled to maintain vistas and views. Photo: Susan Cohan

A bosc of pruned trees mimic the formality of the oldest square in Paris, Place des Vosges. Photo: Susan Cohan

The double allée in the Jardin du Luxembourg just after winter pruning. Photo: Susan Cohan

In the Jardin du Palais Royal just behind the Louvre, trees create shaded promenades with slivers of views above and beyond. Photo: Susan Cohan

At the Musée de Carnevalet, trained swags of ivy and low pruned hedging in a classical French style define the winter garden. Roses, annuals and perennials will fill empty areas in other seasons. Photo: Susan Cohan

Behind a corner door in the Place des Vosges, these twin clipped hedges with simple turf centers look contemporary. Photo: Susan Cohan

Pollarded trees before winter pruning in Jardin du Luxembourg. Photo: Susan Cohan

Pollarded trees after pruning in a playground in Jardin du Luxembourg. Photo: Susan Cohan

Compost pile in full view at Jardin du Luxembourg. Photo: Susan Cohan

Topiary protected for winter in the Tuileries. Photo: Susan Cohan

Jacques Wirtz installation of architecturally pruned hedging at the Tuileries in Paris. Photo: Susan Cohan