Trees on city streets cope with drought by drinking from leaky pipes
2 days ago
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- #drought resistance
- #urban trees
- City street trees are more drought-resistant than park trees due to water from leaky pipes.
- Study found street trees absorb water from old lead pipes, evidenced by unique lead isotopes.
- Montreal's leaky pipes lose 500 million litres daily, providing street trees with necessary water.
- Street trees consume about 50 litres of water per day, surviving better than park trees.
- Research challenges the notion that park trees are healthier, highlighting street trees' resilience.