Load-Bearing Soil for Urban Environments
Plaisted Companies is the licensed supplier of CU-Structural Soil in the 5-state area. Developed by Cornell University (U.S. Patent #5,849,069), this soil blend improves the environment for tree roots, encouraging growth with an enhanced soil porosity matrix.


Trusted CU-Structural Soil Supplier Since 2003
Plaisted Companies is a sub-licensed supplier of CU-Structural Soil, providing this engineered soil to the 5-state area since 2003. Visit our website for additional information and links to technical brochures on this proven engineered soil.
Applications: CU-Structural Soil® is ideal for:
- Areas requiring soil compaction: sidewalks, parking lots, medians, plazas, and low-access roads.
- Growing trees in urban concrete environments.
Benefits:
- Areas requiring soil compaction: sidewalks, parking lots, medians, plazas, and low-access roads.
- Growing trees in urban concrete environments.


Composition: A blend of gap-graded gravels (angular crushed stone), clay loam, soil components, and Gelscape® hydrogel to prevent mixture separation.
Installation Depth:
- Recommended: At least 24″, preferably 36″.
- Can be used up to the surface grade with adequate pavement openings for tree installation.
Ordering: Available by special order. Contact our Soil Specialists for additional information and delivery options.