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Irrigation & Aeration

The water from efficient tree irrigation is required not only for the biochemical processes involved in photosynthesis, respiration, and transport, but also for mechanical support to leaf and stem tissue. Insufficient (or inefficient) tree watering will result in loss of leaf turgor and a consequent reduction in new shoot extension. Eventually this will lead to die-back and, if not remedied, the loss of the tree.

Waiting until a tree shows a sign of drought stress before it is watered is known as ‘reactive’ tree irrigation. Whilst this might keep the tree alive, it will often result in stem die-back and possibly long-term structural defects in the tree. Research has shown that proactive tree irrigation, via implementation of a regular watering scheme, results in over three times the weight of new roots growing into back-filled soil material.

100% Recycled

Our irrigation & aeration systems are manufactured in the UK and made from 100% recycled material.

The Original RootRain

Launched in 1992, the RootRain Metro is the original and still the most specified tree irrigation system.

Adaptable to Suit

We are able to supply perforated pipe, or complete irrigation systems, in any length to suit any rootball size.

Our Solutions

RootRain Hydrogrille

The new RootRain Hydrogrille tree aeration system maintains long term soil health and fertility by facilitating high volumes of water and oxygen to reach the tree rooting area directly.

Features

Heavy cast LM6 grade aluminium inlet – withstands high loads inc. street sweepers
Lid lifts and swings to one side for fast irrigation & maintenance
Flush finish ensures no trip hazard
Inlet twistlocks into GreenBlue Urban’s range of tree grilles

RootRain Hydrogrille

The new RootRain Hydrogrille tree aeration system maintains long term soil health and fertility by facilitating high volumes of water and oxygen to reach the tree rooting area directly.

Features

Heavy cast LM6 grade aluminium inlet – withstands high loads inc. street sweepers
Lid lifts and swings to one side for fast irrigation & maintenance
Flush finish ensures no trip hazard
Inlet twistlocks into GreenBlue Urban’s range of tree grilles

RootRain ArborVent

The original tree aeration system. GreenBlue’s RootRain ArborVent 100 and 150 irrigation and aeration systems maintain long term soil health and fertility by facilitating high volumes of water and nutrients such as oxygen to reach the tree rooting area directly.

Features

Heavy duty aluminium inlet withstands high loads inc. street sweepers
Lid lifts and swings to one side for fast irrigation & maintenance
Flush finish ensures no trip hazard
Unique integral self-cleaning mechanism

RootRain ArborVent

Features

Heavy duty aluminium inlet withstands high loads inc. street sweepers
Lid lifts and swings to one side for fast irrigation & maintenance
Flush finish ensures no trip hazard
Unique integral self-cleaning mechanism

RootRain Auto-Irrigation Adapter

The GreenBlue Urban Auto Irrigation adapter can be used with all RootRain products. Automatic irrigation is a popular way of reducing maintenance costs of trees and other plants.

Features

Heavy duty composite components
Push fit water supply connection
Threaded internal connection for ‘bubbler’ nozzle
Reduce tree maintenance costs

RootRain Auto-Irrigation Adapter

The GreenBlue Urban Auto Irrigation adapter can be used with all RootRain products. Automatic irrigation is a popular way of reducing maintenance costs of trees and other plants.

Features

Heavy duty composite components
Push fit water supply connection
Threaded internal connection for ‘bubbler’ nozzle
Reduce tree maintenance costs

RootRain Urban

A large (60mm) capacity irrigation system with a fixed grid inlet for tree planting in hard or softscaped areas. Ideal for contractors wishing to plant large numbers of trees.

Features

Large capacity 60mm irrigation system
Grid lid prevents debris and rodent ingress
Durable recycled materials

RootRain Urban

A large (60mm) capacity irrigation system with a fixed grid inlet for tree planting in hard or softscaped areas. Ideal for contractors wishing to plant large numbers of trees.

Features

Large capacity 60mm irrigation system
Grid lid prevents debris and rodent ingress
Durable recycled materials

RootRain Metro

A smaller (35mm) capacity irrigation system for trees in soft landscapes. Available in plastic or metal cap finish and or chain in a variety of lengths (rootball dependant) for discreet irrigation.

Features

Durable 35mm dia. perforated pipe in a variety of length options
Robust Metro bracket for ease of installation
Caps to prevent silting, and keep debris and rodents out

RootRain Metro

A smaller (35mm) capacity irrigation system for trees in soft landscapes. Available in plastic or metal cap finish and or chain in a variety of lengths (rootball dependant) for discreet irrigation.

Features

Durable 35mm dia. perforated pipe in a variety of length options
Robust Metro bracket for ease of installation
Caps to prevent silting, and keep debris and rodents out

RootRain Civic

A large (60mm) capacity irrigation system with a fixed grid inlet for tree planting in hard or softscaped areas. Ideal for planting large numbers of trees.

Features

Large capacity 60mm irrigation system
Grid lid prevents debris and rodent ingress
Durable recycled materials
Vented aluminium cap on retainer chain

RootRain Civic

A large (60mm) capacity irrigation system with a fixed grid inlet for tree planting in hard or softscaped areas. Ideal for planting large numbers of trees.

Features

Large capacity 60mm irrigation system
Grid lid prevents debris and rodent ingress
Durable recycled materials
Vented aluminium cap on retainer chain

RootRain Precinct

GreenBlue’s RootRain Precinct 100 irrigation and aeration system maintains long-term soil health and fertility by facilitating high volumes of water and nutrients such as oxygen to reach the tree rooting area directly.

Features

Heavy-duty aluminium inlet withstands high loads inc. street sweepers
Lid lifts and swings to one side for fast irrigation & maintenance
Flush finish ensures no trip hazard
Unique integral self-cleaning mechanism

RootRain Precinct

Features

Heavy-duty aluminium inlet withstands high loads inc. street sweepers
Lid lifts and swings to one side for fast irrigation & maintenance
Flush finish ensures no trip hazard
Unique integral self-cleaning mechanism

RootRain ArborDrench

The RootRain ArborDrench is designed to slowly release water to the immediate root ball zone of newly planted trees from 1” to 8” in girth.

Features

75 Litre water capacity
Zip allows multiple bags to be fitted together
Visible management – instantly see when the water has run out
100% water absorption with no run-off

RootRain ArborDrench

The RootRain ArborDrench is designed to slowly release water to the immediate root ball zone of newly planted trees from 1” to 8” in girth.

Features

75 Litre water capacity
Zip allows multiple bags to be fitted together
Visible management – instantly see when the water has run out
100% water absorption with no run-off

RootRain HydroFort

Protects trees from road salt and strimmer damage, but most importantly, prevents water wastage during irrigation.

Features

Tough recycled U.V. stabilised plastic
Comes in 2 click-together halves
Circular format with serrated bottom edge
Contains up to 26ltrs of water

RootRain HydroFort

Protects trees from road salt and strimmer damage, but most importantly, prevents water wastage during irrigation.

Features

Tough recycled U.V. stabilised plastic
Comes in 2 click-together halves
Circular format with serrated bottom edge
Contains up to 26ltrs of water

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Advice

GreenBlue Urban offer an easy-to-access support service, tailored to provide the backup and assurance specifiers need. We appreciate that many of today’s building projects can be very involved and complex; involving many fields of expertise of which the actual tree planting may be just a part.

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