Table 3.
Gallons of storm water runoff intercepted annually by young vs. mature urban trees when planted in different locations.
| Tree | Tree maturity (10 inch vs. 45 inch) | Residential land | Industrial land | Park or open space land |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia tortilis | Young | 859 | 859 | 859 |
| Mature | 2755 | 2755 | 2755 | |
| Ziziphus spina-christi | Young | 427 | 427 | 427 |
| Mature | 1672 | 1672 | 1672 | |
| Phoenix Dactylifera | Young | 157 | 157 | 157 |
| Mature | 296 | 296 | 296 |