Trees on city streets cope with drought by drinking from leaky pipes

Trees on city streets cope with drought by drinking from leaky pipes

Urban trees lining streets fare better in dry spells than those in parks – now it seems that leaky water pipes are the reason for their endurance

Town Street Trees Survive Drought by Absorbing Water from Leaky Pipes

Trees along the streets of Montreal, Canada Katherine Jibo/Shutterstock Urban trees exhibit greater drought resilience than those in parks due to their access to leaking pipes, providing a unique water source. During prolonged dry spells, trees in park settings experience greater decreases in water levels and sap flow compared to those on streets, although the [...] The post Town Street Trees Survive Drought by Absorbing Water from Leaky Pipes a…