Green-tree Intensive Roof Garden Substrate is a BS8616:2019-compliant, lightweight growing medium developed for intensive green roof systems. Blended from lightweight aggregate and award-winning Green-tree Topsoil, it supports healthy plant establishment in rooftop applications with planting depths from 200mm to 1000mm. This substrate offers excellent water retention, aeration, and fertility—making it ideal for soft landscaping, containerised planting, and rooftop allotments.
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25kg Out of Stock | 190GT4574 |
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Bulk Bag 1m³ Out of Stock | 190GT4587 |
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Bulk Bag 1.7m³ Out of Stock | 190GT4551 |
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Tonne Out of Stock | 190GT3557 |
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Green-tree Intensive Roof Garden Substrate is a high-quality, BS8616:2019-compliant growing medium designed specifically for intensive green roof systems. Manufactured from a blend of lightweight aggregate and award-winning Green-tree Topsoil, this substrate offers a lightweight texture that ensures healthy plant establishment in deeper green roof projects. Intensive roofs typically have a planting media depth ranging from 200mm to 1000mm, allowing them to accommodate large plants and plant groupings. The substrate's good water-holding capacity and excellent aeration properties make it ideal for containerised planting and soft landscaping applications.
Features & Benefits:
BS8616:2019 Compliant: Ensures compliance with the British Standard for green roof growing media, guaranteeing quality and consistency.
Lightweight Composition: Facilitates easy handling and installation, reducing structural load on rooftops.
Good Water Holding Capacity: Helps retain moisture, reducing the need for frequent irrigation.
Excellent Aeration Properties: Promotes healthy root development and plant growth.
High Fertility Levels: Provides optimal nutrient content for plant establishment without the need for additional fertilisers during the first growing season.
Environmentally Sustainable: Manufactured from recycled materials, contributing to sustainability goals.
Areas of Application:
Containerised Planting: Supports the establishment of plants in rooftop planters.
Soft Landscaping: Ideal for creating green spaces on rooftops.
Tree Planting: Suitable for planting trees in urban rooftop environments.
Decorative Planting: Enhances the aesthetic appeal of rooftop gardens.
Allotment Planting: Provides a fertile base for rooftop allotments.
Technical Specifications:
pH Level: Approximately 7.0
Bulk Density: Approximately 1.1 t/m³
Organic Matter Content: Approximately 3%
Particle Size Distribution: Designed to promote good drainage and aeration
Compliance: BS8616:2019
Delivery Options:
25kg Bags: Ideal for small-scale projects or areas with restricted access.
Bulk Bags (1m³ and 1.7m³): Suitable for medium to large-scale installations.
Loose Loads: Available for extensive projects; delivery charges vary based on load size and location.
Typical Analysis | Contact us for the latest soil testing data
Compliance | BS8616:2019
Bulk Density | Approx. 1.1 t/m³
pH Level | Approx. 7.0
Organic Matter | Approx. 3%
Particle Size | Engineered for optimal drainage and aeration
Delivery Options | 25kg bags, 1m³ & 1.7m³ bulk bags, loose loads