Answer by a7_ for What is the best shade tree to shade the front of my house?
Conditions.Shading the second floor requires taller trees (dooohhh, I know) NMOsZ "vicious sun" 2-5pm photo indicates that BVFcU photo is nearer to midday. BVFcU shows downspout (gutter drop, leaders,...
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The fastest shade tree is not always the best. Fast-growing trees are usually weak-wooded, and you wouldn't want that close to the building!If you're in Alabama, any tree you plant will grow very...
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The fastest growing tree I can think of is Eucalyptus gunnii, the Australian gum. Very deep rooting, may grow up to 6 feet year, but I've no idea how well it would do in your climate. The other problem...
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The one shade tree you have there looks like a red oak or similar. These should grow fairly quickly if properly encouraged. Every year put tree food spikes around the drip line, and water regularly if...
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A problem is that any tree you plant will take a few years to grow sufficiently to give a second story room much shade. A tree large enough to help you within the next few years will be quite costly,...
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As DA says, a local arborist should give you good advice.Along with all the other questions: What is your water like? If you have sufficient water, then Alabama says "Magnolia" to me. Dense foliage and...
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Define "Best".Fastest to grow?Longest to live?Provide the most shade?Easiest to maintain?Ideal for your climate?Obviously, it all depends.For 'instant' shade in 5-10 years, that's going to require that...
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What is the best shade tree to shade the front of my house?
What type of tree(s) should I plant to provide the best shade on a two-story house?I would like to provide as much shade as possible on the red square below:The part I'm most concerned about is the...
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