ORLANDO, FL. – As the first and last impression of their visit, Orlando International Airport strives to treat
travelers to an environmental experience that is distinctly Central Florida. The new Terminal C continues this
commitment with dramatic representations of the region’s familiar flora. The installation of Forever Trees has
begun in key passenger gathering areas with 12, 35-foot tall Washingtonian Palms located in the Airside
hub’s Palm Court.

“We felt this was a great opportunity to create a sense of place for the arrival of visitors from around the
world,” said HNTB Senior Program Director Bill Brooks. “The landscaping offers glimpses of the lush, colorful
landscapes that they associate with Florida.”

Designed and produced by Treescapes, the 42 total Forever Trees include a mix of Royal Palms, Sabal Palms,
Date Palms, Washingtonian Palms and Bald Cypress. According to HNTB, the Terminal C Architect of Record,
the artificial trees are actually constructed from live palms and live cypress. The barks are all sustainably
created using preserved materials. Ranging in height from 18 to 50 feet, the trees reflect one of the three
foundational design elements of light, water and garden that contribute to The Orlando Experience®.

The final design of the Forever Tree program was driven by four main considerations: making sure the plants
were representative of the Florida landscape; conformity to LEED v4 standards of low maintenance,
hardiness and sustainability; ease of expansion to accommodate growth; and budget.

“We’re very pleased with what we’re seeing,” said J.C. Arteaga, Senior Program Director-Architecture. “We
got what we wanted to give that natural Orlando springs type of feature.”

Currently, Terminal C is 87 percent complete, with construction on schedule for substantial completion in
2022. When operational, the new terminal’s 15 gates will accommodate up to 20 aircraft and support an
additional capacity of 10-12 million annual passengers.