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Climate trees are urban trees:

The best species for use in the city

Urban trees are an important part of our cities and help to regulate the microclimate, provide shade and filter emissions from the air and soil. They are also a habitat for typical urban bird and insect species. However, they are exposed to extreme conditions due to soil compaction and sealing, urban climate (overheating, drought), air and soil pollutants, road salt and artificial light. The effects of climate change are further worsening the site conditions of our urban greenery. Some established species are already showing clear problems due to the changed conditions. Another problem is the expected increase in the immigration of new harmful organisms resulting from the shift in climate zones. Some of the products that are suitable for use as urban trees and which we would like to emphasise here are Acer campestre (field maple), Carpinus betulus (hornbeam), Cornus mas (cornelian cherry), Liquidambar styraciflua (amber tree), Quercus palustris (swamp oak) and Tilia europaea (Dutch lime).

The importance of urban trees in climate change is becoming increasingly important. In order to ensure that urban trees can continue to fulfil their numerous functions without restriction in the future, the choice of species and location should be geared towards future urban climatic conditions. A qualified analysis of site factors and targeted selection of tree species will enable plants to reach an advanced age and fulfil their welfare functions (climate comfort, air hygiene, aesthetics) to great effect. Last but not least, this reduces the cost to the local authority for maintenance and replacement planting.