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Tammy Sons
Shade Trees

Shade Trees
Shade trees are a great investment for homeowners as a healthy, mature shade tree can not only provide shade from Summer sunshine but can increase the value of a property when it comes time to sell the home. The decision to buy a shade tree is one that requires a little research but can provide a great focal point for a garden or yard that provides a large amount of Fall color when the leaves change from green to brown and orange. Some of the best trees to provide color in the Fall are maple trees and pin oak trees.

When positioned correctly shade trees do exactly what their name states, which is to provide shade for people and buildings when the heat of the Summer Sun is at its greatest. Most deciduous trees, like Sugar Maple trees, are chosen to be shade trees in order to obtain extra Winter Sun when the leaves of the tree have been shed. When choosing a tree to buy that will provide shade the positioning of the tree becomes important because when a tree grows adjacent to a building it can provide shade that lowers the temperature in a building. By shading the property from Summer sunshine the cooling costs for the Summer months are reduced and the extra Winter sunshine can reduce heating costs during cold months.

The best trees for providing shade are commonly those that grow between one and two feet per year making a young tree capable of providing shade within five to six years. Researchers generally claim trees that grow faster than two feet per year struggle to grow with healthy bark and require a large amount of water and nutrient s from the soil. Positioning maple trees and other deciduous trees not too close to other trees or plants can ensure the healthy growth of all the plants in a yard without too much competition for nutrients between different trees and plants.

When placing a tree for shade certain considerations need to be undertaken, such as the position in the yard and utility wires that may come into contact with the tree. Overhead utility wires are usually placed 20 feet above the ground meaning pin oak trees that grow up to 70 feet should not be positioned below utility wires. Most trees planted for shade, such as Sugar Maple trees grow roots that spread underground up to three times as large as the canopy with the root system taken into consideration when planting the tree.

Purchasing and planting these trees can provide benefits not only for the homeowner but for the environment as well. Wildlife often live and breed in trees and the falling leaves provide a large amount of material for a compost pile; trees are also important as they can improve the quality of air in an area by taking in carbon monoxide and turning it into oxygen.

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