Best Trees for Shade
As a property owner, you’re probably always thinking about energy costs. This is most often the case during the summer when heat is always there. Trees have many benefits and one of the most important they carry is shade. Some species offer more shade than others. What shade can do is lower your energy costs on a monthly basis.
By having a tree planted in a strategic place outside your home or property, you can have it absorb direct sunlight therefore deflecting heat built up in your own home. This will cut down on usage of the air conditioning, therefore reducing your energy bill. Some fast growing shade trees we would recommend planting include:
- Northern red oak
- Freeman Maple
- ‘Green Vase’ Zelkova
- Tulip Tree
- Screening Trees
- European Black Alder
- Eastern White Pine
- ‘Green Giant’ Arborvitae
- Heritage River Birch
- Sweet Bay Magnolia
- ‘Natchez’ Crape Myrtle