The Makers District tree gardens

Towers cast shade. In Abu Dhabi that sounds like a good thing, and for people it is. For trees it is a problem. Too dark for trees, too hot for people. At the Makers District, that paradox changed how we planted.

Root defects? Walk away!

Circling, girdling, and pot-bound roots are invisible once planted—but their impact isn’t. They lead to slow decline, instability, and early failure. AS 2303 gives you a clear, enforceable standard to reject defective stock before it’s too late. That means stronger trees, longer life spans, better canopy outcomes—and no nasty surprises. Your clients will see better results. Your projects will be safer. And your city will grow the urban forest it deserves.