Quotes

We have the most flexible, best designed system to work with and adjust to utility conflicts and unforeseen subsurface challenges.

Multiple regional stormwater approvals including equivalency for bioretention in specific areas

Manufactured and readily available in Canada & the United States

Simple to install, modular, and flexible to accommodate utilities and support subsurface issues

Solid, quality construction for minimal to no maintenance and callbacks

Dedicated engineering and project support from DeepRoot’s expert tech team

DeepRoot Silva Cell Installation Guide

We have the experience to solve your challenges and ensure a successful project. Watch the installation video and download the CAD drawing or talk to our DeepTech team directly.

 

How to Get Started

DETERMINE PRICING

Place purchase order
  • To place orders and coordinate shipping, please contact [email protected].
  • Lead times can be as long as 4-6 weeks – please plan accordingly.

Prepare for installation

Install Silva Cells
  • Set up a complimentary site visit during installation by emailing you DeepRoot project manager.
  • Still have questions? Email [email protected].
What Contractors Are Saying
“Modular nature of DeepRoot's Silva Cells allowed for easy installation and integration with adjacent underground utilities. Direct soil filling into the cells followed by light touch walk-through compaction enabled our team to move fast with cost and performance benefits.”
– Gus Assi, Lead Contractor with Tri Group Construction and Development
“With the open structure of the DeepRoot Silva Cell, compacting the planting soil or fill to the required tolerances is easy. This is true regardless of the configuration. We installed cells, along streets, in rain gardens, in plazas and on structure. No matter where it’s done, it’s the same quick method.”
– Joe Umana, Site Superintendent
“Installing DeepRoot's Silva Cell is very simple and straightforward, there really is nothing to it. The supply and on-site installation support we were given was invaluable, we would happily install the Silva Cells in future projects.”
– Chris Wright, GPL

How It Works

Meet regional stormwater requirements using underground bioretention designed for tight urban spaces. The Silva Cell is a stormwater BMP that leverages soil and trees to provide water quality control, peak overflow reduction and flow control to grow big trees in hardscape environments.

Interception and Evapotranspiration

Large trees intercept and evapotranspire significantly more rain than small trees. For example, a healthy 40 year old Hackberry tree is estimated to provide 14 times as much interception as a 10 year old Hackberry (McPherson et al 2006).

Long-Term Infiltration

As roots grow and then decay, they leave open channels in the soil that restore and/or enhance porosity and infiltration rates. Several studies have found a significant increase in saturated hydraulic conductivity in bioretention with plants as compared to those without (e.g. Lucas and Greenway 2011).

Water Quality Benefits

Vegetation is crucial to many water quality benefits, including removal or sequestration of dissolved nutrients, hydrocarbons, and Total Suspended Solids (TSS). Plants also slow water flow, allowing more time for sedimentation to occur (Hunt et al 2012).

Silva Cells Work With Existing Trees

Silva Cells can be used on sites where existing trees need additional soil volume. The Silva Cells can be installed as close to the tree as the root pruning will allow.

Talk to us about your Silva Cell project today.

Interested in a DeepRoot product? Get a quote today.

Request a Quote [email protected]

Tel: 415 781 9700
Toll Free: 800 458 7668
Toll Free: 800 277 7668
Fax: 415 781 0191


Sign up to our newsletter to stay up-to-date on news, updates, and product information.