The Lorenz von Ehren Nursery in Hamburg sourced and tagged trees for planting at Winnersh Bridge in Reading.

The bridge has a welded construction that was engineered by Ramboll UK and built by Littlehampton Welding Ltd to become an entrance feature for the Winnersh Triangle Business Park.

The trees sourced form Lorenz von Ehren were planted into the bridge decking in order to create the impression of a living bridge.

Planting included:

  • Alnus cordata, overall height 700-900cm, overall spread 300-400cm, girth 45-50cm.
  • Pyrus calleryana Chanticleer, overall height 500-700cm, overall spread 150-200cm, girth 25-30cm.
  • Crataegus lavallei Carrierei, overall height 400-500cm, overall spread 200-300cm, girth 35-40cm.