Whether you're looking for trees for a tree farm, a shade garden or an ornamental feature for your front yard, they all come in many shapes, sizes, bark colors and species. Some species may even be native to your area. However, there are many more varieties than you may realize and there are some that can be invasive. Knowing what you're looking for before you begin your search is very important.
One of the first things you will need to consider is whether you want privacy or foliage. If you have young children or elderly people living with you, a privacy tree or other container garden styles suited for these individuals may work best. If you are looking for a shade garden style, however, you can get much needed shade in the hottest parts of the day without using a privacy tree. If you want your garden to have both foliage and privacy, you may want to consider a fruit or self-resting privacy tree.
Once you have decided on the type of tree you want and are familiar with the ones that can be used successfully in your area, you need to look at planting guidelines. There are a few different types of shade trees that are used in landscaping. These are usually blue or silver poplars that come with dark purple foliage and gray bark. They are used as an accent tree that blends with the surrounding foliage. Blue Sky pencils also come with purple and black foliage, but they have white tips and gray bark.
Some of the best shade trees come from the earth such as clematis, which is a type of coniferous clay. Clay trees have porous root systems and they do not grow very tall. The smaller branches of this type of tree make it easy for you to prune them and they work well with the salt spray effects of a desert. However, they are susceptible to wind, salt spray and desert heat.
Another type of shade tree is the slow growing small tree or berry. These types of trees have fine bark and they are perfect for shady areas because they grow slowly. They have narrow leaves and have two to four shades of brown depending on where the tree is planted. They are good for shady areas because they are very durable and they do not need much maintenance. Many people choose these trees for their shade in the fall because they are a good fall color.
If you are looking for shade trees for your backyard landscape, you should consider planting zone 7 shade trees. This planting zone protects you from the sun and it provides needed habitat for birds and other wildlife. You can create your own backyards by planting different shade trees and different shrubs around your home.