Growing trees successfully in built-up environments means overcoming limited soil, compaction, utilities and restricted access to water and oxygen. Addressing these constraints at the design stage helps trees establish successfully and develop into healthy, long-lived urban canopy.
Good urban tree planting starts by giving roots the space and conditions they need below ground.
Urban tree performance is influenced by what happens below the surface. Planning soil, water, utilities and root development together helps create planting environments designed for long-term growth.
Successful urban trees depend on several below-ground components working together. Our integrated systems combine structural soil volume, root management, irrigation, aeration and protection to support trees from establishment through to maturity.
Create protected volumes of uncompacted soil beneath sidewalks and other paved surfaces.
Guide root development away from utilities, pavement and other sensitive infrastructure.
Help protect newly planted trees within busy streetscapes and public spaces.
Provide reliable routes for water and oxygen to reach the rooting environment.
Across Canadian cities and municipalities, engineered below-ground infrastructure is helping create the soil volume and rooting conditions trees need within demanding streetscapes and public environments.
Planning a streetscape, park, transit project or development? Our Canadian team can help with soil volume, tree pit design, utility coordination, product specification and technical details from early design through construction.
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