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10 Drought-Tolerant Trees That Will Throw Shade

Here are 10 drought-tolerant shade trees that will keep you cool and green up to your landscape.

A vivid red-and-pink-leaved Japanese maple spreading its broad canopy over a green lawn in a parklike garden setting.

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Top 10 Shade Trees for 2022

Discover 10 standout shade trees loved for their beauty, cooling power, and versatility. From classic oaks to colorful

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12 Fast-Growing Shade Trees for 2022

Discover 12 fast-growing shade trees that quickly add beauty and comfort to your outdoor space.

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5 Tips to Landscape with Trees

A small house nestled among lush trees and vibrant bushes in a serene natural setting.

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Designing a Landscape with Trees

The best landscapes don’t happen by accident. Learn how to choose the right trees for your yard and combine them in way...

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Fast-Growing Small Shade Trees

Discover the best fast-growing small shade trees — from fruit-bearing apples and peaches to showy flowering varieties —...

A vivid red-and-pink-leaved Japanese maple spreading its broad canopy over a green lawn in a parklike garden setting.

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Small Trees Can Provide Shade Too

Small trees can still provide valuable shade. Learn how the right tree choices offer cooling benefits, beauty, and ener...

Backlit green leaves of a Celtis occidentalis branch stand out against a bright sky, with visible leaf veins and small holes, creating a serene, natural tone.

Hackberry: One Tough Tree

The resilient hackberry, long overlooked by settlers but prized today for its hardiness, wildlife value, and adaptabili...

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10 Mother’s Day Trees with Lasting Beauty

Celebrate Mom with our guide to 10 beautiful Mother's Day trees and flowering shrubs that deliver lasting color and blo...

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Willow Oak: A Handsome Southerner

Thornless Honeylocust: The City Tree

Learn why thornless honeylocust trees are ideal for cities, offering shade, pollution tolerance, and low maintenance fo...

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Stayman Winesap Apple: The Successor

Meet the Stayman Winesap apple, a richly flavored heirloom variety that carries on the legacy of its classic Winesap pr...