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Jackson Laboratory Tree Box Filter

Tree box filters are mini bioretention areas that can be very effective at controlling runoff. Runoff is directed to the tree box, where it is cleaned by vegetation and soil before entering a catch basin. The runoff collected in the tree-boxes helps irrigate the trees, shrubs, or other plants in the tree box.

Tree box filters are mini bioretention areas that can be very effective at controlling runoff. Runoff is directed to the tree box, where it is cleaned by vegetation and soil before entering a catch basin. The runoff collected in the tree-boxes helps irrigate the trees, shrubs, or other plants in the tree box.

 

 

Tree box filters are based on “bioretention or rain garden” technology with improvements to enhance pollutant removal, increase performance reliability, increase ease of construction, reduce maintenance costs and improve aesthetics. Native landscape plants (shrubs, ornamental grasses, trees and flowers) are used as an integral part of the bioretention / filtration system.

Tree Box Container

The Tree Box Site

Uphill view

Digging the Tree Box

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Excavator

French Drain

Tree Box Container

Uphill view of box

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Tree box with planting

Side view

Completed drain

View from the back of the lot

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