Effect of Pit Design and Soil Composition on Performance of Pyrus calleryana Street Trees in the Establishment Period

M.A. Rahman, Pete Stringer, Roland Ennos

2013-10-01

Research Gate, Journal of Arboriculture 39(6):256–266

Tags: Soil Management, Tree Health, Urban Green Spaces

Evapotranspirational cooling from urban trees is an effective way of reducing the urban heat island...........Trees in the open pits grew twice as fast as those in small covered pits and 1.5 times as fast as trees in large covered pits. Having significantly higher canopy density, canopy spread, and stomatal conductivity, the trees in the open pits provided up to 1 kW of cooling, compared to around 350 and 650 W by the small and large covered pits, respectively. Phenological observations, chlorophyll fluorescence, total chlorophyll, and foliar nutrient content confirmed that the trees in open pits were healthier.

The article "Effect of Pit Design and Soil Composition on Performance of Pyrus calleryana Street Trees in the Establishment Period" discusses the impact of pit design and soil composition on the growth and survival of Pyrus calleryana street trees during their establishment period. The study examines how different soil and pit configurations affect tree health and growth, providing insights into optimal planting practices for urban trees. The research highlights the importance of soil quality and proper pit design in ensuring the successful establishment and long-term survival of street trees in urban environments.

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Keywords: Pyrus calleryana, Street Trees, Pit Design, Soil Composition, Tree Establishment