Public bench with integrated planter ROUGH&READY HUG A TUB OVAL

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Description
Hug a Tubs Rough&Ready (R&R) – oval version. Model designed to host a tree in a planter with the option of seating edges along the long sides. Playful configuration allows R&R bench sections on both long sides of the planter.

Short presentation

• Oval tree planter, available with or without seating edge.
• Planter only: 120 cm (width) × 200 cm (length).
• Planter with seating edge on two sides: 220 cm (width) × 200 cm (length).

Available materials

• Corten steel (sale/option)
• Powder coating (thermolaquage) on steel/aluminium/galvanized steel
• Louro – FSC® 100% (hardwood, FSC certified)
• Accoya – FSC Mix 70% (available in Europe only)
• Douglas (European pine, PEFC)
• All Black – 100% recycled plastic (PP & PE), mass-dyed, durable (option for Rough&Ready beams)

Tree care systems & watering options

• Treetec® Basic: multi-component system (oxygen distribution, thermal insulation, underground rootball anchoring) to support tree growth in a planter.
• Treetec® Bottom Up: bottom reservoir with capillary columns delivering water from the base to reduce watering frequency and optimize water/oxygen availability.
• Biodegradable capillary columns: installation phases A→D (installation, root growth into column, progressive degradation, replacement by roots).

Seating and finishes

• R&R seating profile compatible for placement on both long sides (depending on configuration).
• Seat finishes: Louro, Accoya, Douglas, All Black recycled plastic or powder-coated metal according to selection.

Images / visuals
Product photos on the page show the oval version and seating variants (product image carousel).

Technical characteristics / specifications

• Product type: Oval tree planter (Hug a Tubs Oval)
• Model / commercial name: Hug a Tubs Oval
• Range / series: Rough&Ready
• Brand: Rough&Ready
• Main dimensions: planter only 120 cm (width) × 200 cm (length); with seating edge 220 cm (width) × 200 cm (length)
• Standard height (example): 90 cm (proposed on page)
• Standard seat height: 45 cm (proposed on page)
• Available lengths indicated: 200 cm (default selection on page)
• Frame materials: Corten steel / galvanized steel / powder coating (on request)
• Seat materials: Louro (FSC 100%), Accoya (FSC Mix 70%), Douglas (PEFC), All Black (PP/PE 100% recycled)
• All Black: 100% recycled plastic (PP & PE), matte appearance, long life (estimated 40–50 years)
• Options: Treetec® tree care system (Basic or Bottom Up), accessories (configurator additions)
• Seat finish: sanding possible for wood; minimal maintenance for All Black
• Material certifications: wood options with FSC/PEFC labels as selected
• Available documents: Treetec® information sheet (technical datasheet downloadable)