Table 4.
Annual energy saving kWh of cooling and reduced consumption of oil and natural gas 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 | 84 | 84 | 84 |
| Mature | 242 | 242 | 242 | |
| Ziziphus spina-christi | Young | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Mature | 197 | 197 | 197 | |
| Phoenix Dactylifera | Young | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Mature | 44 | 44 | 44 |