Sustainable Soil Cell Vault System for Urban Trees & Infrastructure Protection

Building Resilient Cities: Where Green Meets Infrastructure

Urban trees are vital for cooling cities, improving air quality, and enhancing public space aesthetics. Yet in dense urban environments, tree roots often battle with compacted soils, limited root zones, and underground utilities. YD StormVault®, the next-generation urban tree pit system from YudeRainEco, solves this conflict with a powerful, multi-functional solution: the ROOTBOX Soil Cells Vault system.

More than just a sustainable root management system, YD StormVault® supports tree growth, stormwater control, and underground infrastructure protection—ensuring healthier urban ecosystems and longer-lasting city assets.

What is YD StormVault®?

YD StormVault® is a vault soil cell system designed to:

• Support urban tree roots in compact environments.

• Provide underground storage for stormwater management.

• Shield and preserve critical underground drainage and water supply pipelines.

Built using high-strength modular ROOT BOX SOIL CELLS, the system functions as both a structural support grid and a Sustainable Urban Drainage System (SuDS) for trees.

Core Functions & Benefits

 1. Tree Root Protection & Structural Load Support

• The system creates a load-bearing soil vault that protects tree root zones from compaction.

• Offers stable support for sidewalks, streets, and plazas above the tree pit.

• Prevents surface upheaval caused by root growth.

 2. Stormwater Management for Trees

• Temporary stormwater detention and slow infiltration reduce surface runoff.

• Supports groundwater recharge and mitigates flood risks.

• Complies with urban SuDS standards for eco-friendly drainage.

 3. Underground Utility Protection

• • Prevents root intrusion into drainage and water pipelines.

  • Minimizes maintenance costs and emergency repairs.

  • Enhances the service life of municipal underground utilities.

Application Scenarios

YD StormVault® is ideal for:

• Tree pit modules under roadways, sidewalks, and paved surfaces.

• Urban renewal projects with a focus on green infrastructure.

• Stormwater-sensitive zones requiring passive drainage.

• Projects with existing underground pipelines, needing root barrier and protection.

Why Use Soil Cells for Urban Tree Root Systems?

Soil cells vault systems are gaining traction worldwide because they:

• Create optimal soil volume for healthy root expansion.

• Support heavy loads without compromising root health.

• Seamlessly integrate with existing drainage systems and pipeline routes.

YD StormVault® stands out by combining all these features in a modular, scalable, and environmentally friendly product.

Case Study Highlight

In a 2024 project in Foshan, China, YD StormVault® was deployed across a city square redevelopment with over 60 tree pits. Results showed:

• 100% tree survival in the first year.

• Zero conflict between tree roots and pipelines.

• Over 30% reduction in surface runoff, thanks to built-in stormwater infiltration.

Key Advantages of YD StormVault®

✅ Sustainable root growth
✅ Integrated SuDS for trees
✅ Stormwater infiltration and detention
✅ Protects underground drainage and water supply networks
✅ Reduces long-term urban maintenance costs
✅ Fully customizable modular design

Make Your Urban Greening Smarter

If you’re a landscape planner, civil engineer, or green infrastructure consultant looking for a cutting-edge solution to integrate trees into urban spaces without sacrificing utility safety—YD StormVault® is your answer.

Let’s create spaces where trees thrive, cities breathe, and infrastructure stays intact.

Contact Us Today to get a tailored solution for your next green infrastructure project.