what kind of plants absorb noise
Plants that absorb noise. Submitted by gao on Sun, 08/16/2009 - 00:34. Trees and shrubs have been used for many years to reduce traffic noise from busy roads. Plants can also help to reduce background noise levels inside buildings by absorbing, diffracting or reflecting noise. Some plant species are more effective than others and the benefits are most pronounced in buildings with hard, reflective surfaces. Here are a few guidelines for planting a tree fence: