An important element of planting trees in urban areas is protecting trunks and root balls from mechanical damage. Elegant and sturdy grates and trunk guards are available for this purpose. A wide range of products allows you to design modern, unique spaces in city centres.
Young plantings in the city are exposed to many mechanical damages caused by means of transport such as: cars, bikes, scooters, as well as unjustified vandalism by humans.
Steel trunk guards were created to provide protection for this outer part of the tree. Their aesthetic design provides a solid yet attractive tree protection.
Thanks to their diversity, these solutions are of great interest to local authorities and contractors. They are mainly used in urban areas, along road lanes and other public areas.
Arbortech Tree Shield is designed to provide attractive and robust tree protection.
It is now widely used by Local Authorities and Contractors in urban and rural areas. It is distinguished by a delicate, decorative loop ornament.
The shield is made of welded steel structure and finished with a black polymer alloy coating. Shield height 1830 mm.
Simple and timeless, the Coniston guard provides protection against vandalism and accidental damage. The guards can be mounted to medium or heavy duty frames or attached directly to the ground. Their simple mechanism allows them to be placed even on sloping terrain.
The horizontal rings made of angle section additionally reinforce the structure, making them the most durable guards available in our offer. They are perfect for parks and city squares.
Ullswater guard provides elegance and high quality, making it ideal for urban spaces. A design similar to the Coniston model, but distinguished by the endings in the form of decorative balls. As standard, the guard is available in RAL 9005 satin black finish. On request, it is possible to choose another colour from the palette.
Ennerdale guard is distinguished by its functionality and interesting design. It provides protection against tree trunk damage. Available in several standard sizes and any colour scheme.
Windermere guard is an expanded design of Ennerdale guard. It is one of the most decorative guards due to its additional vertical ornamentation. The guard is produced in standard sizes to fit any decorative grating.
Simple, classic and timeless, Derwent guard will work well in any city. It protects the trunk of the tree, and a simple adjustment mechanism allows it to be positioned even on sloping terrain.
Thirlmere guard is another interesting product from Greenleaf. It is distinguished by a simple, classic form finished with an interesting ornament.
This retro style bench is a fantastic new addition to the vertical guard series. It is designed in such a way so that it is possible to fit it to both the existing guards and those newly designed. The seat fits perfectly into the urban landscape providing moments of relaxation under the shade of a treetop.
The bench is made of beautiful, durable, natural and environmentally friendly material, the exotic IROKO wood. The structural frames of the seat are made of galvanized and powder-coated steel, while the fixtures are made of stainless steel. This solution ensures a durable and long-lasting product.
Bankside Guard Sea bench fits all vertical guards except Derwent.
Horizontal decorative grates are designed to protect the tree's root system from excessive soil compression within the tree basin and to provide adequate air circulation and rainwater access. They can be used on their own and placed horizontally in the ground around the lower part of the trunk or create a complete solution with vertical trunk guards.
In the cities where there is a lot of pedestrian and vehicular traffic, it is advisable to use grates with a denser pattern to allow free movement of strollers, bicycles and scooters. In this situation, the ideal solution is also to use so-called tree grilles, which simultaneously carry the load and ensure that the paving can be laid around the trunk of the tree.
We offer four types of grates: the grates made of ductile cast-iron, steel or Corten, prefabricated tree grates and infill gratings.
The grates made of “ductile cast-iron” feature high strength, durability and flexibility compared to other types of cast iron. They allow for a professional finish around the perimeter of the tree basin, while still withstanding the load of a car parked nearby. The grates are designed to allow quick and effortless access to the tree.
The grates made of ductile cast-iron are available in four variants: Adur, Avon, and Tay in the square version, and Yare in the round version.
Adur, Avon and Tay Grates
They help maintain healthy tree growth. They stand out for their high quality and fashionable timeless design, which makes them one of the most frequently chosen products. The standard finish is powder coated RAL 9005 black, matt. Other colours are available on request. The grates are compatible with vertical guards connected by an inner ring and irrigation and aeration systems with aluminium inlet.
Yare Grate
This trunk-shape grating is a high quality round frame made of ductile cast-iron available in two sizes with diameters of 1000mm (YARE 10A) and 1200mm (YARE 12A).
The ArboResin Precast series grate is constructed of prefabricated elements bonded with resin. The segments are prepared in advance on a specially formed matrix reinforced with rebars and then cast. Thus prepared elements are placed in a standard square frame with a diameter of 1200mm. This eliminates the need for mixing on the construction site, thanks to which a finished product of the highest class is delivered to the investment site. ArboResin Precast grates are suitable for vertical guards and aeration and irrigation systems with aluminium inlet.
The aggregates for filling prefabricated elements are available in the following colours: grey, beige, red.
SettStone Precast grate provides the perfect hardened finish to the popular 1200x1200mm square grating constructed from galvanised steel.
This grate is distinguished by its unique high strength design, simple installation and filling with high permeability materials (e.g. granite blocks). Dedicated for use in high traffic areas.
Zeta grate is a new, unique tree grating with an invisible structure that allows for seamless paving right up to the immediate vicinity of the trunk. The low-profile design provides high-strength support for virtually any type of surface in urban areas including those with motor traffic access.
The grille has an adjustable flange that simplifies the work and allows you to level the tree properly. Zeta grate comes standard with a full aeration and irrigation system, allowing the tree to grow properly even in harsh, urban environments.
Zeta grate is a product that is perfect for prestigious projects and allows you to obtain even, straight pavements without unnecessary cuts and gaps between the blocks.
Depending on your needs, we offer 5 sizes of grates: 1000x1000mm, 1200x1200mm, 1500x1500mm, 1800x1800mm and 2000x2000mm.
Castle grate is the second solution dedicated to city squares, promenades and other spaces where it is important to ensure the smooth movement of strollers, pedestrians and bicycles. The design consists of a system of recessed troughs that allow virtually any style of surface to be incorporated.
The grating is made of solid galvanized steel. The removable trough elements allow the tree to grow freely in the future. It is available in five sizes: 1000x1000mm, 1200x1200mm, 1500x1500mm, 1800x1800mm 2000x2000mm and two configurations: single and double. The aeration/irrigation system is included.
The Clyde Tree Grate is a square tree grating with a modern design. It provides a safe and supportive surface for pedestrian and motor traffic while preventing soil compaction within the tree's root ball. Thanks to its openwork structure, it provides the plantings with access to natural water. It can be dismantled at any time, which makes maintenance work easier and makes it possible to plant the tree after its installation. Available in a variety of colours and finishes, allowing for many different arrangements.
The new, square and compact tree grating system with a diameter of 600mm allows you to personalise the grating according to your needs (possibility to cut out the name of the city, district, coat of arms or company name). Medway/Mersey grates are made of very hard laser cut steel and then powder coated to RAL colour range. The elongated oval shape of the inner ring allows the tree to be mounted using staking.
Tree grate with a patterned edge. The rectangular structure surrounding the tree provides a safe and supportive surface for pedestrian and motor traffic while preventing soil compression within the root ball. The upper part of the grate is opened, allowing the tree to be planted even after the grate is installed. Available in rectangular and square version, in standard and custom sizes. Manufactured to order.
Square tree grating. It adds architectural “flavour” to designed spaces. Available in many different configurations. Manufactured to order.
A square tree grating with curved cut-outs. Made of very hard laser cut steel and then powder coated to RAL colour range. Various sizes and colours available. Manufactured to order.
