When the sun beats down in Tucson, a shade tree in your yard offers cool relief. Adding shade trees to your landscaping may even help to reduce your energy bills, depending on where they are placed and the amount of shade that they offer to your home. Your landscaping company can recommend trees that are appropriate for your property. Here are some of popular shade trees that thrive in Tucson yards.
Arizona Ash
Arizona ash trees are perfect for providing shade in the Tucson environment. It is a large, leafy tree that grows quickly, so you won’t have to wait long to experience its benefits. They require a moderate amount of water, and offer reliable, cooling shade during the spring, summer, and fall, when they develop beautiful, golden leaves. During the warmer months, your home gets the benefit of the shade, but the leaves fall in winter so that the sun shines into your home and provides warmth.
Museum Palo Verde
Museum Palo Verde trees are perfect for Tucson, because they are accustomed to a desert environment and require little water. They grow quickly and develop a large canopy for plenty of shade. One key mistake some people make with these trees is overwatering them. When this happens, the tops of the trees become too heavy, and the trees can fall. Occasional deep watering is preferred over frequent shallow watering. Your landscaping company will help you understand the best strategies for keeping your tree healthy.
California Pepper
California peppers are large, evergreen trees with a unique appearance. It looks like a weeping willow, without some of the challenges involved in caring for a willow tree. It develops striking, bright pink berries and is an ideal as an ornamental feature. The willow-like structured provides a wide area of shade, and it is very tolerant to low water conditions, requiring little additional watering once the root system is established.
Let the certified arborists at Complete Landscaping help you select shade trees that will thrive in your Tucson yard. You can learn much more about our landscaping services in Tucson by calling (520) 323-8918.