Many design issues impact the long term health of urban trees, but three of the most significant aesthetic decisions involve
(1) the spacing between trees,
(2) the size of the tree opening, and
(3) water harvesting into soil below paving
This webinar discusses the biological and arboricultural basis for understanding these tree requirements and looks at typical design decisions and how they affect trees and long-term project performance. We also share examples of critical lessons as well as ways of achieving solutions that meet the needs of the both the design team and the trees and where changes in design approaches are needed to create truly sustainable landscapes.