The leaves remain golden yellow, turning into a display of gold in the autumn. It grows at a rate of 45cm a year and once established can withstand periods of drought. It’s hardy enough to withstand the summer sun and provides ideal shade. This tree is a favourite in most large yards. Golden Ash ( Fraxinus excelsior ‘Jaspidea’) It has a shallow root system so flourishes best in moist soil. The tree grows to around 6-8m and is great for a small yard providing splashes of red, orange and yellow in the cooler weeks before winter. The leaves are quite delicate and can burn. This is a beautiful addition to your garden, but flourishes best away from harsh summer sun. If you want shade for your yard then the Japanese Maple is a must. A word of warning, don’t plant too near water pipes and paths as it has a very vigorous root system. The Jacaranda reaches a height of around 10-15m and looks great as a single specimen, and because its branches spread outwards, up to 10ms, it’s perfect for shade. The tree flourishes in tropical and warm temperatures and is hardy enough to withstand harsh summer sun. Originally from Brazil, its superb blue/purple blossom creates a riot of colour and is ideal for your yard. Most people fall in love with the Jacaranda lined the streets in spring. Falling leaves and catkins can be a bit of a nuisance in the autumn months but the bare branches allow winter sun into your yard so it’s well worth the job of sweeping up. It requires very little upkeep and provides much needed solar protection in the summer months. It grows to 15m-21m with triangular leaves that turn a glorious yellow in the autumn. The trunk sheds its bark in paper thin sheets and looks gorgeous all year round. This tree is known for its white bark which looks stunning in any yard. What are best shade trees for your yard? Actually you are spoiled for choice. Plant in the autumn and just keep them well watered in the first couple of years. Trees can also transform your property, altering its contours and filling it with bursts of colour. A shade tree or two can transform your garden area, making it an ideal place to sit and relax. They also provide much needed shade in those long hot summers. Most of us know that trees provide us with valuable oxygen.
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