106th & Windermere Boulevard Entrance Renovation Under Way
June 15, 2026
Renovation of entrance landscaping at 106th Street and Windermere Boulevard is under way! All three islands south of the 106th Street roundabout will be fully refurbished with new trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses, boulders, cobble, and mulch. Monument wall landscaping on each side of the entrance will be refreshed and irrigation systems damaged during roundabout construction will be repaired and returned to fully operational status.
Project planning began in summer of 2025 with a review of monument wall landscaping and irrigation repair requirements. Detailed inspection revealed the two islands south of the monument walls had become challenging to maintain, with significant bare spots where turfgrass was unable to thrive. Given the age, invasive nature, and lifespan of Bradford Pear trees* on those islands, removal and replacement with more sustainable landscaping was determined to be the best path forward to assure an attractive and welcoming entrance for years to come.
Landscaping design to complement the roundabout and recently installed medians on 96th and 116th streets was commissioned, reviewed and bid over this past winter. Here’s an overview of the transformation that will take place (with apologies for the condensed view!):
North Island (at entrance from 106th Street):
Center Island, just south of entrance:
South Island:
Plantings include a variety of flowering shrubs and perennials that generate color throughout the season, as well as boxwoods for evergreen winter interest. Ivory Silk Lilac trees will provide spring and summer beauty that allows the varied landscape below to thrive in their shade. They grow to a mature height of 20-30 feet, with a spread of about 20 feet.
*About Bradford Pears… These trees were commonly planted 25+ years ago, given their low cost, quick growth, and attractive spring flowering. Considered sterile hybrids, it was not understood their introduction would lead to the rapid spread of wild Callery Pears, which create significant landscape damage to native species, pollinators, and food chains supporting various plants and wildlife. Today Bradford Pears are considered an invasive species and removal is strongly encouraged.
Bradford Pears planted in Windermere HOA common areas are past the end of their expected lives (15-25 years) and are known to split/fail unexpectedly. Given their imminent demise and risk, they are being replaced as opportunities arise to combine that work with other landscaping improvements.
Hamilton County homeowners can receive free native replacement trees through the Invasive Species Trade In Program (click HERE to learn more) when providing evidence of Bradford Pear removal.