Which Trees to Plant by Buildings?
Created By RISC | 3 months ago
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In the last article "Should We Grow Trees by Buildings?" (read more at https://bit.ly/3UpPWTH), we saw the positive and negative effects of having trees nearby. But we can boost the upside by choosing the right species.
A tall-short, thick-thin, and wild-shaped tree arrangement enhances both beauty and shade. Trees can influence how wind enters the structure. Planting shrubs outside can help control dust. Perennials with tall trunks allow air to flow in at ground level. Dense 2-meter-tall shrubs can block or moderate wind. Big trees to the west can reduce afternoon heat.
Trees with hairs on their leaf surfaces can protect allergy sufferers by trapping particulates. They’ll also help regulate the air quality around the structure. These trees will best trap particles if planted in rows and on many levels.
Perennials like Gardenia sootepensis Hutch. and Schoutenia glomerata, shrubs like Nyctanthes arbor-tristis and Holarrhena pubescens, and ivy plants like Afgekia mahidoliae, Thunbergia grandiflora, Combretum indicum, and Petrea volubilis are examples of trees that trap particles. This group of ivies can also be utilized as a door arch for decoration. Take care if you dislike strong-smelling plants and select perennial to avoid or lessen the risk of big trees collapsing. Trees like Fagraea fragrans and Fagraea racemosa Javanica have deep roots and won't harm the building's construction.
The advantages of growing trees near buildings have already been covered. There are many reasons why buildings should have trees around them. RISC encourages everyone to plant trees. We can start small indoors or start from our homes.
Story by Chananya Kasempiyarom, Intern from Department of Plant Science, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, and Thanawat Jinjaruk, Senior Researcher, Environment Division and Urban Environmental & Biodiversity Engineer, RISC
References:
https://www.baanlaesuan.com/134892/plant-scoop/dust_prevent
https://www.banidea.com/shade-trees-with-non-invasive-root-systems/
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