A tree in the city faces conditions it would never encounter in the forest. Concrete paving around the trunk prevents the roots from breathing, winter salt damages the root system, pedestrians trample on the surface of the root space, and winter maintenance mechanisms risk injuring the trunk. Concrete tree discs, edgings and trellises are a solution that protects the tree while looking like a natural part of the surrounding paving. At KLOCOK, we manufacture them to order, not as a catalog product, in dimensions, shapes and surfaces tailored to each project.
A properly designed concrete tree disc solves several problems at once. Holes and perforations in the disc allow rainwater to penetrate to the core. A concrete rim around the root zone prevents mechanical damage during winter maintenance. And the overall visual result, the concrete disc blends in with the surrounding paving, is much more pleasing than a traditional metal lattice or bare soil around the trunk.
Types of concrete tree elements
Circular concrete tree discs are the most common option, a circle around the tree trunk with a perforated or grid center that allows the root space to breathe. The diameter of the disc is selected according to the size of the tree crown and expected growth, too small a disc will soon restrict the tree, too large looks disproportionate.
For modern urban environments, we also produce tree discs in square or polygonal shapes, which better match the regular paving of squares and pedestrian zones. The sides of such a disc are parallel to the lines of the surrounding paving, which gives the space order and uniformity.
A special category are concrete tree beds, a raised concrete frame around a tree that creates space for planting plants, captures water, and also serves as a seating area.
Material and technical details
We make concrete tree elements from durable frost-resistant concrete, which is one of the biggest threats to trees in the city.
We choose the surface of the concrete disc so that it blends in as well as possible with the surrounding paving, exposed concrete for concrete paving, a washed surface for stone paving, or a special color finish for projects with a special architectural purpose.
Applications of concrete tree elements
Concrete tree discs and rims from KLOCOK are installed near trees in squares and pedestrian zones of Slovak cities . Each piece is custom-made according to the dimensions of a specific tree and the surrounding paving.
Contact us for a free consultation. Together we will create a solution that will protect your greenery and enhance the aesthetic level of the space.