TreePilot plans tree irrigation digitally
09.03.2026
Figure: Hauraton
Sponge cities and infrastructures need not only water, but above all complex water planning: How much rain must be collected and stored? Where will the water be purified and stored? When will it be reused—and how will it quickly reach tree roots during dry periods? Cities and municipalities are faced with the task of adapting their green spaces to changing climatic conditions. Longer dry spells, rising temperatures, and sealed surfaces increase the pressure on urban trees and place new requirements on planners and administrators. With TreePilot, Hauraton is responding to this development and offering a digital tool that optimizes processes and combines planning reliability with climate adaptation.
“TreePilot is the first tool to consistently base irrigation planning for tree locations on actual water requirements,” said Isabel Werner, product developer at Hauraton, at the market launch. “Proactively supplied trees create climate-resilient, livable cities. TreePilot is a browser-based tool that combines regulations, system solutions, and rainwater utilization in a single planning tool—fast, well-founded, and traceable at all times.” This creates a reliable supply for permanently efficient, sustainable tree locations as part of a blue-green infrastructure.
The digital water strategist for planning offices and municipalities
A key feature of TreePilot is the choice between two calculation methods, according to Werner: “In addition to a simplified approximate calculation, planning in accordance with the current FLL irrigation guideline is also available. The tool thus supports both early design phases and in-depth technical planning.” The results are presented to the user in a clearly structured format and are suitable for coordination between municipalities, planning offices, and contractors, as well as for project documentation.
TreePilot bundles numerous planning parameters in seconds, such as precipitation amounts based on Kostra data from the German Weather Service, the number of trees planned, and the areas where rainwater can be collected, and translates them into understandable results. This reduces complexity, saves time, and increases certainty in decision-making. As a digital tool, TreePilot supports cities in actively shaping climate change and using rainwater in a targeted manner for healthy, resilient urban trees.
Industry's first planning tool
Hauraton has thus launched the industry's first planning tool that systematically determines the irrigation requirements of trees and directly derives specific
system dimensions. On this basis, the Drainfix Clean filter substrate channels and the matching Neo flat tank for rainwater storage can be designed to meet specific requirements. The tool makes the interrelationships in holistic rainwater management transparent and creates a reliable basis for decisions – for each individual tree location.
Clarity for sustainable cities
Through the needs-based use of rainwater, TreePilot contributes to resource-saving and sustainable urban development. Hauraton combines digital planning, technical expertise, and system solutions into an integrated approach. TreePilot is available online and can be used directly in your browser.
CONTACT
Hauraton GmbH & Co. KG
Werkstr. 13
76437 Rastatt/Germany
+49 7222 958-0
