Where is your houses positioning in coordination with the sun? During the cold months, much of the suns heating is to be created from the south. Over the the summer months this alters and the majority of heat is generated from the southwest. The strategic placement of your trees is important. You want direct sunlight blocked by your trees in the summer but you will want to reduce the blocking of natural sunlight through the winter.
Next, you need to decide upon which kind of tree you prefer. Preferably you will need a tree that makes a dense shade and grows very tall; ideally 60 feet or higher, which have a spread of over 25 feet. Something to keep in mind is through the hottest part of summer months, the fully developed tree can provide a shadow at 4 p.m. that is as long as the tree is tall. Generally, the southwest or southeast side of the home is most likely the best location for your shade tree.
Be sure that the tree is far enough away from the house making sure that when the tree is mature animals cannot utilize the tree as an easy way of getting into your attic. Also you will want to be mindful of leaves clogging the gutters. If the total spread of the mature tree is fifty feet, then your limbs will spread 25 feet in each direction when the tree is fully developed. You need a space with a minimum of 15 to 20 feet from the house towards the tip of the branch spread on the fully developed tree. Bear in mind that air circulation can be as essential as shade when keeping your house cool.
Another thing to take into consideration when planting such a large tree would be that the root system might also become large. Be sure that the tree is far enough from any septic lines, drain tiles, and foundations, as can certainly create problems in the future.
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