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Five-Year Sapling Survival Rates by Planting System (%). Survival Rate: Compacted Pit 28, Structural Soil 62, Suspended Pavement 88, Engineered Trench 74.
| Compacted Pit | Structural Soil | Suspended Pavement | Engineered Trench | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Survival Rate | 28 | 62 | 88 | 74 |
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Stages of Street Tree Establishment. Stage 1: Nursery root pruning. Stage 2: Transport and site excavation. Stage 3: Root flare alignment. Stage 4: Aerated backfilling and staking. Stage 5: Three-year hydration monitoring. Stage 6: Canopy formative pruning.
Primary Causes of Street Tree Mortality (%). Soil Compaction 38, De-icing Salt Toxicity 24, Vandalism and Impact 18, Drought Stress 12, Pest Infestation 8.
| Category | Value (%) |
|---|---|
| Soil Compaction | 38 |
| De-icing Salt Toxicity | 24 |
| Vandalism and Impact | 18 |
| Drought Stress | 12 |
| Pest Infestation | 8 |
Standard Urban Boulevard Planting Scheme, north at the top. North Pedestrian Footpath in the north, North Bioswale and Tree Lawn in the north, Active Traffic Carriageway in the centre, South Bioswale and Tree Lawn in the south, South Pedestrian Footpath in the south.
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