Wavin TreeTank - The Tree Growth System
Vital to sustainable urban spaces, trees improve air quality, mitigate the impacts of climate change and boost the well-being of people who live and work in cities. A key piece of green infrastructure, Wavin TreeTank helps urban trees flourish.
Transforming Urban Environments for a Better Future
Urban trees are crucial to mitigating the impact of urban heat islands thanks to their ability to provide shade, generate cold air through evapotranspiration and reduce temperatures through water evaporation. Discover key features to consider of a tree growth system.
An adult beech tree, for example, can evaporate up to 400 liters of water a day. It positively impacts the city's aesthetic and microclimate while also protecting against various weather elements.
Supporting and Defending Urban Trees
Urban trees are vital to enhancing quality of life for urban residents. The right growth conditions optimize a tree’s ability to cool the environment, improve air quality and enhance urban resilience against climate impacts. Systems, such as the Wavin TreeTank, ensure trees in urban areas receive adequate water, air and nutrients. These systems promote a tree’s healthy and sustainable growth by allowing its roots to develop freely.
Coupling this system with a strong ‘green’ approach to urban planning is a powerful way to ensure healthier, more environmentally friendly cities. One effective approach to achieving this is the ‘3-30-300’ rule, whereby ideal environments situate trees in view of three key sites: homes, schools and workplaces. In addition, the minimum tree coverage of this environment should be at least 30% and a public green space should be available every 300 meters.
As city buildings increase in density and the risk of cities becoming sealed heat reservoirs grows, the strategic use of green infrastructure is now an essential aspect of urban planning. Urban trees, supported by tree growth systems, play a central role in achieving the green agenda.
The Benefits of Urban Trees
Helping Urban Trees Flourish
For strong and healthy growth, particularly in urban environments, trees need room for their roots to spread and anchor securely. Compacted soil and obstructions hinder this root growth. Adding loose, well-aerated soil supports better nutrient and water absorption, making fertilizers and organic matter in soil ‘go further’. Adequate water supply, even during dry spells, and sufficient oxygen via soil aeration are also vital to tree health.
Benefits of Wavin TreeTank:
A Sustainable, Modular System for Optimal Tree Growth
Based on the Wavin Q-Bic Plus LC infiltration and retention system, the Wavin TreeTank offers maximum freedom for tree root development, directing roots deep into the soil. Adaptable to any situation, the Wavin TreeTank’s modular design enables variable installation heights and offers a high vertical and horizontal load-bearing capacity. Its durable construction also ensures longevity, protecting root systems for many years.
Advantages of Wavin TreeTank
Flexible Tree Root Accommodation
Reflecting varied and unique urban environments, Wavin TreeTank is designed for versatility. The system provides maximum design freedom during planning and installation, allowing optimal use of space and high resistance to vertical and horizontal loads. The design possibilities are limitless. It can be multi-layered, square, rectangular, compact or customized, installed under traffic areas, open spaces, walkways or as stand-alone units.
How to Install Wavin TreeTank?
Watch our step-by-step installation guide for the Wavin TreeTank.
A Strong, Long-lasting Solution for Urban Trees
Built to last, each chamber element of the Wavin TreeTank has high static load capacity due to the 5-in-1 pillar principle in all six supporting pillars. When combined with other design elements like variable construction heights and cover plates, these features mean the tank can withstand both strong horizontal pressure and high vertical loads from above-ground developments like road construction and heavy traffic.
Reducing the Carbon Footprint
To maximize sustainability in urban environments, we need to rethink how we integrate nature into city infrastructure. The tree protection system Wavin TreeTank is a solution, enabling trees to thrive in compact urban spaces while significantly reducing carbon emissions. Made from 100% recycled polypropylene, TreeTank supports healthy tree growth, accelerating canopy development and carbon capture, while contributing to a circular economy by minimizing waste.