#Native plant species, Habitat Template Approach
PURPOSE
To protect precious native plant community on green roofs using habitat template approach method.
AIM
To understand the performance of Jogasaki sea coast (Izu peninsula, Japan) plants on green roofs, emphasis on green roof substrate
METHODS
Thirteen plant species from the Jogasaki sea coast, which were successfully propagated, were planted in three kinds of substrate (15 cm depth): pumice, roof tile and commercial green roof substrate. They were observed over two years.
RESULTS
The type of substrate did not cause significant differences in plant survival and dry shoot weight of sea coast plants. Sea coast plant species were divided into four categories: vigorous growth; seasonal change; disappearing after a few years; limited growth.
PUBLICATION
14.July.2023 updated