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Tree pit systems are designed to provide an attractive porous paving system, using a variety of natural or recycled aggregates. The open texture provides a highly porous surface allowing tree roots access to both air and water penetration.Tree pits
Trees bring many benefits to urban locations. Tree pit systems manage surface water at source and make use of the underpavement tree root zone soils as an element in storm water treatment.
Tree pit access coversHowe Green tree access covers and tree grilles are used in interior and exterior public spaces where living trees are specified in a landscaped or paved area and access to the root ball and tree maintenance will be required: made to any maximum and minimum sizes; some versions available with a top edge seal to help prevent dirt, grout or grinding...Howe Green
SureSet resin bound tree pitsSureSet resin bound tree pits offer a low-maintenance, elegant alternative to unsightly metal grilles. The technology behind SureSet porous paving maximises the voids between particles of stone, allowing water to reach the roots of the tree; eliminating the need for watering tubes. A SureSet tree pit provides protection and durability with the...SureSet Resin
Addastone TP tree pit surfacingThe Addastone TP tree pit systems are designed to provide an attractive and aesthetically pleasing porous paving system, using a variety of natural or recycled aggregates. Available in either epoxy or a UV-stable polyurethane, the resin binder is mixed with a suitable natural or recycled aggregate with a typical grading of 6-10mm. The open texture...Addagrip Terraco
Arboresin - porous tree pit surfaceArboresin, a hard-wearing, attractive porous tree pit surface, is an effective and practical alternative to loose stones, which are a nuisance in pedestrian environments ,and tarmacadam or conventional paving which has the effect of an impervious cap over the tree pit. The stone in Arboresin is bound together using a very high strength resin which...GreenBlue Urban Ltd
ArborSystem Configurator tree pit design toolArborSystem Configurator is a free online tool that enables users to design a tree pit to their exact requirements. The new tool hosts a wide selection of tree species to compliment designs with a range of infrastructure scenarios. Incorporating ArborFlow ensures SUDS tree pits are also an option for planners and designers. Full specifications and...GreenBlue Urban Ltd
RootRain Arborvent 100 tree pit irrigation systemRootRain Arborvent has been designed for use in central urban locations which require a permanent irrigation / aeration solution. The Arborevent consists of a 100mm square inlet and 60mm diameter irrigating pipe. The RootRain Arborvent has been specifically designed to fit within GreenUrban's Castle range of tree grilles, and is an ideal size for...GreenBlue Urban Ltd
RootRain Metro tree pit irrigation systemsThe original RootRain Metro system is the most widely specified proprietary tree pit irrigation system in the UK. Available in four different sizes and with three different cap configurations. The system is also available in contractor pack form for self assembly: quick and easy to install; extremely cost effective; improved drought tolerance...GreenBlue Urban Ltd
Redevelopment of Exhibition Road tree pitsAddagrip approved contractor, Resin & Rock, was appointed to install 21m2 of resin bound surfacing around the base of a number of the Plane trees on the newly redeveloped Exhibition Road in the Royal Borough of Chelsea and Kensington. A 6mm Lucerne Silver was selected to replace the existing self-binding gravel finish to fulfil the clients...Addagrip Terraco
Tree pit package for Elephant Park, SouthwarkGreenBlue Urban's Technical Team assisted with detailed designs early on for the installation of trees at Elephant Park in Southwark, ensuring best practice planting methods were used. Products supplied included RootRain Arborvent, RootRain Urban and ArborGuy Anchoring, all available within the ArborSystem full tree pit package...GreenBlue Urban Ltd
DekorGrip Tree Surrounds - resin bound tree pit systemA DekorGrip Tree Surround is a porous, resin bound tree pit surface. It is a typically made using 10mm aggregate which creates voids to allow and promote the free flow of air and water around tree beds. The aggregate is bound together using a very high strength resin to create a hard-wearing surface which prevents the gravel migrating beyond the...Meon Ltd
Tree pit designs ensure longevity of trees in DerryThe beautification of the ‘city of culture’ was a huge public realm scheme in the heart of Londonderry. With its origins as a settlement in an Oak Grove it is fitting that upgrades to the centre of Derry have recognised the importance of long-term planning for healthy trees. Landscape Architect BDP consulted Greenleaf Ireland advice on a tree pit design to ensure the establishment and longevity...GreenBlue Urban Ltd
Delivery to tree pit service for award-winning treesMajestic Trees' ‘Delivery to Tree Pit’ service is used by many landscapers because it removes their liability for the offloading and placement of the tree. This project shows a semi-mature Acer weighing well over 3 tons that was delivered to a pre-dug tree pit for Earth Landscapes based in Harpenden. A two-person team carefully offloaded the tree...Majestic Trees
Integrated tree pit system for urban avenue in GlasgowGreenBlue Urban's ArborSystems integrated tree pit system was selected for the Green Avenues revitalisation project on Glasgow's Sauchiehall Street. 28 different tree species were planted to increase canopy cover and provide a strong visual segregation between vehicles and pedestrians/cyclists...GreenBlue Urban Ltd
ACO StormBrixx for SuDS and tree pits, Rushden LakesACO StormBrixx geocellular attenuation and infiltration crates from ACO Water Management are regularly used as a vital part of sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS). However, at the Rushden Lakes retail development, the landscape architects for the project identified a different use for StormBrixx in the creation of 13 tree pits throughout the...ACO Water Management
Resin bound, water permeable gravel tree pit surfacingResin bound gravel tree pits from HMS offer a water permeable surface designed to allow water and air to reach tree roots. They are low maintenance and suitable for commercial projects in urban or landscaped areas. HMS can install resin bound tree pit surfacing to incorporate watering systems, ensuring trees are well irrigated: more cost effective...HMS Decorative Surfacing
Resin bound porous surfacing for tree pit schemeAddagrip supplied Terrabound resin bound porous surfacing in a 10mm Trent aggregate blend for a tree pit scheme on the busy junction of Station Road and Elm Grove in Harrow, Middlesex. The installation was carried out by Addagrip approved contractor Resin & Rock at short notice. The client required a hard wearing, decorative surface with no loose...Addagrip Terraco
ArborFlow tree pits and rain gardens for mixed use siteGreenBlue Urban's ArborFlow tree pit system was chosen for use in the Fletton area of Peterborough, which was being redeveloped as a mixed use site. Due to its low lying nature and requirement for stormwater management, rain gardens and tree pits were implemented around the buildings to attenuate and clean rainwater from the hard surfaces and roofs...GreenBlue Urban Ltd
StrataCell™ tree pits for London community rain gardenRain gardens, tree planting and a dished central area to hold excess water were specified for this community garden in College Park, London. The new street design mitigates the risk of flooding...GreenBlue Urban Ltd
ArborAdvance tree warranty systemGreenBlue Urban understands that urban trees often fail within 5-10 years of planting within a hard surface. This is an unnecessary problem because if a tree is chosen, planted and maintained correctly, there is no reason that this tree should not last its species' potential lifespan. With continuing research and innovation that has given the...GreenBlue Urban Ltd
Specimen tree delivery servicesMajestic trees offers a ‘Delivery to Tree Pit’ service which has evolved to meet the needs of professional contractors and designers who often have experienced landscaping teams already on a project site but want to use specialist handlers and equipment in order to quickly and safely get larger trees offloaded and positioned into their respective...Majestic Trees
Permanent tree anchoring systemsIn addition to standard tree anchoring solutions, Platipus can also provide permanent tree anchoring systems, using stainless steel accessories. These are available in a wide range of options to suit individual applications such as: podiums; roof gardens; bridges; concrete planters; jetties. coastal environments with high levels of salinity; sites...Platipus Anchors Ltd
Urban Tree SoilPlanted at depth, a new trees start in an urban landscape can be a hostile one. Lessen the impact and tree stress with a specialist blend designed to ensure longevity and healthy establishment of trees. Its superior CBR values (Californian load-Bearing Ratio – basically, a substrate’s ability to handle loads and impact) give you maximum confidence...MCM-SE
Specimen tree planting servicesMajestic Trees operates an in-house planting service with full establishment guarantee on all stock planted. The planting service from Majestic Trees is customised to suit the circumstances of each order, but generally offered as two main levels of service – full planting or planting into pre-dug holes. For both services, younger trees are secured...Majestic Trees
ArborGuy - tree guying systemThis method of securing trees has many advantages over staking and is suitable for large root-balled trees. The Rootball is held in position by driving three anchors into the base of the tree pit and then fastening the Arborguy rachet strap as shown. If required, the system can be re-tensioned at a later date. Strap to be threaded through rings...GreenBlue Urban Ltd