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Sidewalk and Curb [Brick] - Tree Iron Extension

Sidewalk and Curb [Brick] - Tree Iron Extension

$9.95 USD
$9.95 USD
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Expand your brick sidewalk system with this detailed sidewalk widening extension featuring and integrated tree grate. Designed to run alongside the main sidewalk, this modular piece increases the overall walkway width while adding a realistic street-tree planting area. The surrounding surface features a brick-paver pattern, while the recessed square tree grate includes radial openings and a central tree opening patterned after cast-iron grates commonly installed in urban streetscapes. Tree grates protect the planting area and help create a more level, pedestrian-friendly surface around street trees.

History:

Brick tree surrounds and cast-iron tree grates became common in urban streetscapes during the late 19th and early 20th centuries as cities sought to add shade and greenery without disrupting pedestrian traffic. The surrounding brickwork created a durable walking surface, while the central opening and ironwork protected the tree’s roots and allowed water and air to reach the soil. These features became especially popular in civic plazas, commercial districts, and landscaped boulevards, where they combined practical street design with decorative urban planning.

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