TreeStewards.org
Northern Virginia volunteer organization that advocates and cares for trees
Skip to content
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Upcoming Events
  • Tree Care
  • Take Ivy Off Trees
  • Join Us
  • Contact Us
  • Log Your Volunteer Hours
← Virginia Lawmakers Take Action On Noxious Weeds: English Ivy Doesn’t Make It Onto List of Targeted Plants
Tree Fredericksburg Shares Know-How →

Tree Shade: 18 Degrees of Benefit

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Nora Palmatier

The front yard is sunny and hot

The front yard is sunny and hot

Large oaks shade the back yard

Large oaks shade the back yard

The house is totally shaded by big oak. It is livable without AC

The house is totally shaded by big oak. It is livable without AC

Share this:

  • Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email
  • Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
  • Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit
  • Share on X (Opens in new window) X

Like this:

Like Loading…
This entry was posted in Education and tagged heat reduction, shade, tree benefits. Bookmark the permalink.
← Virginia Lawmakers Take Action On Noxious Weeds: English Ivy Doesn’t Make It Onto List of Targeted Plants
Tree Fredericksburg Shares Know-How →
  • Request a TS Visit at Your Yard!

  • Preserve Older Trees

    Stylized tree & Mature Trees Are Valuable Trees. TreeStewards.org

    Click the image for tips on caring for mature trees.

  • Reliable Tree Care Info

    • How to Remove Ivy From Trees
    • Tree Owner’s Manual
      from the US Forest Service
    • Virginia Cooperative Extension
    • ISA Tree Care
      from the International Society of Arboriculture
  • News to Use

    • How Are Trees Doing 5 Years After Development? A Tree Steward Project.
    • Del Ray GardenFest 2026 is Almost Here!
    • Request a TS Visit at Your Yard
  • Bad Bug Alert!

  • Spotted lanternfly

    Have you seen me? I eat trees. Turn me in. Here’s how.

  • Follow us on Facebook

    Follow us on Facebook
  • Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.

    To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy
  • Tree Stewards Volunteer Hours Tracking Tool

    TreeStewards track volunteer hours to so we may measure our ongoing contributions. Tree Stewards: Report Your Hours!
TreeStewards.org
Powered by WordPress.com.

Discover more from TreeStewards.org

Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

Continue reading

Loading Comments...

    %d