Shade trees

If your yard could use more shade and needs it pronto, here are some of the best fast-growing shade trees to plant in the sunny South.

A selection of fast-growing shade trees that can quickly provide relief from the sun and enhance your landscape. Learn more about these trees and how to plant and care for them.

I have 55 years in Texas horticulture. And I’ve made some dreadful mistakes, as we all have. I recommended and planted Arizona ash and fruitless mulberries when they were both ...

Red maples are very fast growing and spectacular in fall. What makes a fast-growing shade tree exceptional? First, it must be strong-wooded and long lived. Second, it must be attractive, providing desirable seasonal characteristics to make your yard look great. Those that are native, disease resistant, and well-adapted to a given region are also optimal. Finally, they should have minimal messy fruits to reduce the hassle of seasonal clean up. Bad [...]

Shade trees that grow super fast!

You have many options when choosing fast-growing trees that provide cooling shade for your...

Great forests of American chestnut trees died from chestnut blight, but their cousins across the seas, European chestnuts, continue to thrive. Beautiful shade trees in their own right, they produce most of the chestnuts Americans eat today. Learn more about them here.

A wide spectrum of trees fits the bill for fast-growing, shade-providing staples in the yard. Read this guide to find the perfect trees for your yard.

Looking to add a little shade to your yard? Here are some of our favorite fast-growing shade trees to keep you cool and give you extra privacy.

Here’s a list of ornamental trees in a variety of sizes to create shade for any patio.