How to Plant Trees to Conserve EnergyWinter WarmthPlanting the right trees in the right places conserves energy and reduces your energy bills, while helping to fight global warming. See how properly placed trees save energy by providing summer shade, winter warmth, and winter winter windbreaks. 
After their leaves fall, deciduous trees allow sunshine in to warm your home in the winter. After the leaves fall, the sun pours through tree branches to warm your home in winter. The sun travels lower on the southern horizon in winter, so you’ll want to avoid planting evergreen trees on the south side of your home where they’ll block winter sunshine. Instead, plant an evergreen conifer windbreak on the north and northwest of your home to block cold winter winds. More: |