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Shade Trees for Public Parks in Dubai
Public shade in the Emirates is the most consequential planting decision on a park project, because it determines whether the space is usable for eight months of the...
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Shade Trees for Public Parks in Dubai
Public shade in the Emirates is the most consequential planting decision on a park project, because it determines whether the space is usable for eight months of the year. Ficus and Acacia carry the range, with Albizia lebbeck, Melia azedarach, Cassia, Bauhinia, Ziziphus, Barringtonia, Pandanus and Cordia sebestena giving the broad Gulf tolerant crowns.
Shade over hard paving is worth roughly twice shade over soft ground in perceived comfort, because it removes the reflected heat as well as the direct sun, so prioritise the paved routes. See the UAE capability for delivery planning, shade trees for public parks and gardens for the wider civic list, and park and recreational area trees for the full public realm range.
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