Plant size
The plant size describes the size of the trees, which is determined when new or replanted trees.
A tree that has a trunk is called a high trunk if its visible growth form branches out at a height of two meters. Example: Tilia cordata H, 3 × v, 16-18, mB describes a winter linden tree with a ball of earth at the roots. The tree has a trunk (H = high trunk) whose circumference at a height of 1 meter is between 16 and 18 cm (16-18).
Some cities and municipalities specify minimum plant sizes for their street trees . Since the street trees have a short life expectancy, they should be planted in a minimum size so that they can take on important functions. If there are no specifications, a trunk circumference of at least 16-18 cm should be selected, as the site conditions on roads are usually hostile to plants. The plant size is specified in the planting requirement.
Individual evidence
- ↑ New plantings in the City Official Gazette No. 046 of the City of Mainz from October 25, 2013, p. 2 ff. (635 kB)
- ↑ Basic knowledge of road tree use ( Memento from May 30, 2013 in the Internet Archive ) PDF file 307 kB