Over four years ago we had our first Silva Cell installation, on the sidewalk in front of a DeepRooter’s house in Redwood City, CA. The picture above was taken shortly after the installation was completed. So, what does it look like today?
That’s a happy tree.
The pre-installation meeting is one of the most important — and free! — services offered by DeepRoot. They provide an opportunity for a DeepRoot representative to meet with installing contractors prior to the start of their Silva Cell installations to help ensure that they’re comfortable with the installation process. What are the details of these… More
Do you need to have prior Silva Cell experience to install the system? No! Our Standard Specifications call for Silva Cells to be installed by a “qualified installer whose work has resulted in successful installation of planting soils and planter drainage systems, underground piping, chambers, and vault structures.” In other words, contractors can meet these… More
At DeepRoot, we’re very comfortable in the cold – in fact, Minneapolis is the home base for our technical and marketing teams (with even more hardworking DeepRooters spread across the Canadian landscape). This is equally true of our Silva Cells, which have been supporting urban forests and treating stormwater in some of the world’s coldest… More
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Hi John, thanks for your comment! This is a private residence and the long term tree care is the responsibility of the owner… having said that, we’ll remind them that it’s time to remove the stakes!
Great example! Separately can you send me the address via email?? I keep driving by and not remembering the specific address.
Thanks!
I had the privilege to participate in the installation, processing the permits for the work in the public right-of-way through the City . The Silva Cells were used under the sidewalk and driveway. The tree appears to be growing well.