Oxygen Area

The OXYGEN AREA is an intensive green area of 635 square meters that includes trees, shrubs and grassy lawn.

The “green frame” embracing the Oxygen Area includes a great variety of trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants (roses, liriope, agapanthus, gaurea, cyclamens and narcissus) selected on the basis of their peculiar air-purifying capacity and to create a sort of 'chamber' in which the environmental conditions are particularly favourable in terms of air purification, CO₂ absorption and oxygen production.

In the middle of the OXYGEN AREA a detection control unit is installed and, through a GPS signal, transmits the geolocate data to IBE-CNR’s server of Bologna (Institute for BioEconomy of the National Research Council), which constantly analyses air’s quality and to measure surrounding pollutant (ozone, nitrogen dioxide, carbon dioxide, particulate matter and fine dust).

The OXYGEN AREA has 324 between trees and shrubs that, once fully grown and in full activity, every year – together with lawn’s 170 square meters – will be able to absorb 7,054 kg of CO₂ and 22 kg of pollutants and to produce 5,000 kg of oxygen. The evaluation is based on the i-Tree Eco model, developed by the Forest Service of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and implemented by IBE-CNR for adaptation to local Italian microclimatic conditions; the calculation is carried out on the basis of plant size and environmental conditions.

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2022-07-01

Creation of the Oxygen Area

Technical characteristics of plants and bushes

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ACER PLATANOIDES “Krimson king”

Acer platanoides “Krimson king”

Absorbs carbon dioxide (CO₂) kg/year: 179

Captures
ozone(O₃) g/year: 365

nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) g/year: 85
sulphur dioxide (SO₂) g/year: 14
fine dust (PM2.5) g/year: 5,5
Releases oxygen (O₂) kg/year: 130

Did you know?

It appeared on Earth thousands of years ago. Its wood is suitable for the manufacture of musical instruments.
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PISTACIA LENTISCUS

Pistacia lentiscus

Absorbs carbon dioxide (CO₂) kg/year: 8
Captures

ozone (O₃) g/year: 13
nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) g/year: 3
sulphur dioxide (SO₂) g/year: 1
fine dust (PM2.5) g/year: 0,2
Releases oxygen (O₂) kg/year: 6

Did you know?

An oil that is particularly appreciated in cosmetics is produced from its seeds. Its resin - Chios mastic - is used both in phytotherapy and to produce chewing gum.
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LOROPETALUM CHINENSIS

Loropetalum chinensis

Absorbs carbon dioxide (CO₂) kg/year: 10
Captures
ozone(O₃) g/year: 17
nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) g/year: 4
sulphur dioxide (SO₂) g/year: 1
fine dust (PM2.5) g/year: 0,3
Releases oxygen (O₂) kg/year: 8

Did you know?

The name, given by the botanist Robert Brown in 1818, comes from the combination of two Greek words: petalon (petal) and loron (fringe or strap), referring to the particular structure of the fringe-like flowers.
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MALUS EVERESTE

Malus evereste

Absorbs carbon dioxide (CO₂) kg/year: 37
Captures
ozone(O₃) g/year: 44
nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) g/year: 11
sulphur dioxide (SO₂) g/year: 2
fine dust (PM2.5) g/year: 1
Releases oxygen (O₂) kg/year: 27

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Plant with an ancient name mentioned by Homer in the mythical Garden of Alcinous, king of the Phaiacians. Its light pink buds blossom into white, barely pinkish flowers.
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ACER PALMATUM

Acer palmatum

Absorbs carbon dioxide (CO₂) kg/year: 20,5
Captures
ozone(O₃) g/year: 80,5
nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) g/year: 18
sulphur dioxide (SO₂) g/year: 3
fine dust (PM2.5) g/year: 1
Releases oxygen (O₂) kg/year: 15

Did you know?

The leaves of this maple’s tree have different symbolic meanings according to the cultures.
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CRATEGUS MONOGYNA

Crategus monogyna

Absorbs carbon dioxide (CO₂) kg/year: 7
Captures
ozone(O₃) g/year: 11
nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) g/year: 3
sulphur dioxide (SO₂) g/year: 0,4
fine dust (PM2.5) g/year: 0,2
Releases oxygen (O₂) kg/year: 5

Did you know?

Its wood is very hard: the scientific name comes from the Greek word Kratos, which means ‘strength’. Its flowers attract bees. It is a medical plant used for therapeutic purposes.
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LIRIODENDRON TULIPIFERA

Liriodendron tulipifera

Absorbs carbon dioxide (CO₂) kg/year: 94

Captures

ozone (O₃) g/year: 441
nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) g/year: 111
sulphur dioxide (SO₂) g/year: 17
fine dust (PM2.5) g/year: 8

Releases oxygen (O₂) kg/year: 68

Did you know?

It is also known as the “death’s tree” because its leaves, branches and seeds contain a toxic alkaloid - taxine - which kills quickly.
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TAXUS BACCATA

Taxus baccata

Absorbs carbon dioxide (CO₂) kg/year: 12
Captures

ozone (O₃) g/year: 26
nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) g/year: 7
sulphur dioxide (SO₂) g/year: 1
fine dust (PM2.5) g/year: 1
Releases oxygen (O₂) kg/year: 9

Did you know?

It is also known as the “death’s tree” because its leaves, branches and seeds contain a toxic alkaloid - taxine - which kills quickly.
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LIQUIDAMBAR STYRACIFLUA

Liquidambar styraciflua

Absorbs carbon dioxide (CO₂) kg/year: 63
Captures
ozone(O₃) g/year: 339
nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) g/year: 85
sulphur dioxide (SO₂) g/year: 13
fine dust (PM2.5) g/year: 6
Releases oxygen (O₂) kg/year: 46

Did you know?

The name was given by the Swedish botanist Linnaeus in 1737. The plant produces a sweet resinous sap, liquid amber. Its wood is appreciated by carpenters.
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MIRTUS COMMUNIS

Mirtus communis

Absorbs carbon dioxide (CO₂) kg/year: 2

Captures
ozone(O₃) g/year: 10
nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) g/year: 2
sulphur dioxide (SO₂) g/year: 0,4
fine dust (PM2.5) g/year: 0,2
Releases oxygen (O₂) kg/year: 2

Did you know?

The name may come from its berries’ myrrh scent. Thanks to its essential oil content, it is a plant with interesting aromatic and medicinal properties.
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CERCIS SILIQUASTRUM

Cercis siliquastrum

Absorbs carbon dioxide (CO₂) kg/year: 74
Captures
ozone(O₃) g/year: 264
nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) g/year: 66
sulphur dioxide (SO₂) g/year: 10
fine dust (PM2.5) g/year: 5
Releases oxygen (O₂) kg/year: 54

Did you know?

This tree was already mentioned in the “New Herbal” by Castore Durante, dated approx. 1500. The legend tells that Judas Iscariot hanged himself from this tree after betraying Jesus. A further denomination, “Judeas tree”, apparently comes from its natural habitat in Western Asia. The flowers appear on the bark before the leaves and their colour symbolically represents the time of passion.
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PHILLYRE ANGUSTIFOLIA

Phyllirea angustifolia

Absorbs carbon dioxide (CO₂) kg/year: 10
Captures
ozone(O₃) g/year: 15
nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) g/year: 4

sulphur dioxide (SO₂) g/year: 1
fine dust (PM2.5) g/year: 0,3
Releases oxygen (O₂) kg/year: 7

Did you know?

Its leaves have refreshing and astringent properties. Between late spring and early summer, this plant produces fragrant and very showy white flowers, followed by round blue-black berries.
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CARPINUS BETULUS

Carpinus betulus

Absorbs carbon dioxide (CO₂) kg/year: 94
Captures
ozone(O₃) g/year: 353
nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) g/year: 89
sulphur dioxide (SO₂) g/year: 14
fine dust (PM2.5) g/year: 7
Releases oxygen (O₂) kg/year: 68

Did you know?

The name comes from the Latin word carpentum, meaning carriage, coach: its wood was used to build them. Currently, it is used in pianos’ mechanics and for percussion sticks.
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PINUS SYLVESTRIS

Pinus sylvestris

Absorbs carbon dioxide (CO₂) kg/year: 65
Captures
ozone(O₃) g/year: 339
nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) g/year: 85
sulphur dioxide (SO₂) g/year: 13
fine dust (PM2.5) g/year: 6
Releases oxygen (O₂) kg/year: 47

Did you know?

From pine needles an essential oil is obtained, that has balsamic, cough suppressant and anti-inflammatory properties.
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QUERCUS CERRIS

Quercus cerris

Absorbs carbon dioxide (CO₂) kg/year: 128
Captures
ozone(O₃) g/year: 409
nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) g/year: 102
sulphur dioxide (SO₂) g/year: 16
fine dust (PM2.5) g/year: 8
Releases oxygen (O₂) kg/year: 93

Did you know?

Symbol of vigour and strength, it appears on many noble coats of arms.
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PHOTINIA RED ROBIN

Photinia red robin

Absorbs carbon dioxide (CO₂) kg/year: 19
Captures
ozone(O₃) g/year: 11
nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) g/year: 3
sulphur dioxide (SO₂) g/year: 0,4
fine dust (PM2.5) g/year: 0,2
Releases oxygen (O₂) kg/year: 14

Did you know?

The name comes from the Greek word phwteinos, which means shiny and emphasizes the shining appearance of its leaves. It is native to China and Japan. With the new vegetation, the leaves take on a very bright red colour that ein spring turns to green.
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TILIA CORDATA

Tilia cordata

Absorbs carbon dioxide (CO₂) kg/year: 68
Captures
ozone(O₃) g/year: 298
nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) g/year: 75
sulphur dioxide (SO₂) g/year: 12
fine dust (PM2.5) g/year: 6
Releases oxygen (O₂) kg/year: 49

Did you know?

The name derives from the Greek word ptilon, which means wing, and recalls the shape of its inflorescences. It is also well known as a melliferous plant and is bottled by bees.
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ROSMARINO OFFICINALIS

Rosmarino officinalis

Absorbs carbon dioxide (CO₂) kg/year: 15
Captures
ozone(O₃) g/year: 6
nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) g/year: 1,3
sulphur dioxide (SO₂) g/year: 0,2
fine dust (PM2.5) g/year: 0,1
Releases oxygen (O₂) kg/year: 11

Did you know?

The name comes from Latin words ros (dew), and marinus (marine), referring to his habitat or to the colour of its sky-blue flowers. It is considered the balsamic plant par excellence, known and used since ancient times for its medicinal properties.