Public bench with integrated planter SHRUBTUBS SERPENTINE

contemporaryCOR-TEN® steelpowder-coated steel

Product overview
The Shrubtubs Serpentine is a modular tree planter and seating system designed for curved and circular layouts in urban spaces. It combines protected planting areas with integrated or optional seating elements and can be configured to suit squares, pedestrian streets and shopping areas.

Key features

• Modular curved and circular layout options
• Choice of multiple radii for custom geometry
• Available in several heights and seating depths
• Optional integrated benches and Street Screens
• Designed for heavy urban use with low maintenance requirements

Treetec™ tree care system
Treetec™ is an integrated tree-care solution for planters to support healthy root development and reduced maintenance. Available variants include Treetec™ Basic and Treetec™ Bottom Up.

• Treetec™ Basic: oxygen circulation components, thermal insulation and sub-soil root-ball fixing system.
• Treetec™ Bottom Up: bottom water reservoir with capillary columns to improve water distribution and reduce watering frequency; uses biodegradable capillary columns that gradually decompose and integrate into the substrate.

Treetec™ biodegradable column stages

• Stage A: installation of columns against the root cloth
• Stage B: initial root growth into the column structure; first reduction of moisture-retaining fibers
• Stage C: continued root development and partial degradation of the column
• Stage D: column replaced by root mass; optimal water and oxygen retention by roots

Materials (examples shown on product page)
Corten Steel
Material: Weathering steel
Colour: warm red-brown
Texture: rough
Years to oxidize: 1–3 years
Lifespan: approx. 50 years
Maintenance: none
Recyclable: yes

Powder coating
Finish: polyester powder coating
Applicable base materials: steel, aluminium, Corten Steel, galvanised steel
Colour: RAL options (customisable)
Texture: smooth
Lifespan: approx. 10 years
Maintenance: minimal cleaning
Recyclable: yes

Installation & Use

• Engineered for public spaces subject to heavy use
• Modular elements allow bespoke layouts and combinations
• Options to integrate Treetec™ modules to reduce maintenance and watering

Technical specifications

• Model: Shrubtubs Serpentine
• Configurations: multiple radii; curved and circular modules
• Options: optional benches, Street Screens, Treetec™ modules (Basic, Bottom Up)
• Primary materials: Corten Steel and powder-coated steel/aluminium/galvanised steel
• Maintenance: low — specifics depend on material and Treetec™ choice
• Suitability: urban squares, streets, pedestrian zones, shopping areas
• Documentation: Treetec™ system information sheet (PDF)