Editing Shade tree

{{Short description|Tree grown specifically for its shade}}

{{Distinguish|List of tree species by shade tolerance}}
[[File:Starr_080531-4730_Ficus_microcarpa.jpg|250px|thumb|A group of [[Laysan albatross]]es resting beneath the canopy of a [[Ficus|fig]], a common shade tree in many parts of the world.]]
A '''shade tree''' is a large tree whose primary role is to provide shade in the surrounding environment due to its spreading [[canopy (forest)|canopy]] and [[crown (botany)|crown]], where it may give shelter from [[sunlight]] in the heat of the summer for people who seek recreational needs in [[urban parks]] and house [[Front yard|yard]]s, and thus, also protecting them from the sun's harmful UV rays.

[[File:Ahorn bluehend2.JPG|thumb|right|Native across [[Europe]] and into Western Asia, the [[Acer platanoides|Norway maple]] shade tree, where it has since become naturalised.]]
Some of the most popular shade trees in [[temperate countries]] are [[oak]]s, [[Platanaceae|plane trees]], [[willow]]s, [[birch]]es, [[beech]]es, [[maple]]s, [[ash (tree)|ashes]], [[Tilia|lindens]], and [[elm]]s. In subtropical countries like Australia and India, [[Ficus|figs]] are popular choices as shade trees.<ref>[https://www.specialitytrees.com.au/trees/categories/shade-tree-a5tx6 Shade Tree]</ref> In [[tropical countries]], trees such as some ''[[Erythrina]]'' and [[African tulip tree]] species are often planted as shade trees.<ref>[http://www.worldagroforestry.org/sea/Products/AFDbases/af/asp/SpeciesInfo.asp?SpID=1756 AgroForestryTree Database - Species information] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20130113150200/http://www.worldagroforestry.org/sea/Products/AFDbases/af/asp/SpeciesInfo.asp?SpID=1756 |date=2013-01-13 }}</ref>

==Specialities==
These trees are commonly grown, and/or used, as shade trees due to their protuberant size:<ref>[https://www.winterhill.com.au/trees/shadetree/ Winterhill Tree Farm - Shade Trees]</ref><ref name="ABC">[http://www.abc.net.au/gardening/factsheets/shade-trees/9429346 ABC - Gardening Australia - Shade Trees]</ref><ref>[http://pubs.ext.vt.edu/content/dam/pubs_ext_vt_edu/426/426-610/426-610_pdf.pdf Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees] by Diane Relf, Extension Specialist, Horticulture, Bonnie Appleton, Extension Specialist, Horticulture, [[Virginia Tech]] </ref>
[[File:Melaleuca_decora_habit.jpg|thumb|220px|[[Paperbark]] trees have a large canopy, supplying adequate shade.]]
[[File:Keeler_Oak_Tree_-_distance_photo,_May_2013.jpg|thumb|220px|[[Oak]]s are popular shade trees.]]
[[File:American Elm in New England photographed in June 2012.jpg|thumb|220px|A shade-providing elm tree]]
[[File:Angophora_costata_-_spreading_crown_habit.jpg|220px|thumb|The twisting habit of [[angophora]]s provide good shade.]]
* [[American elm]]
* [[American sycamore]]
* [[Austrian oak]]
* [[Brush box]]
* [[Banyan tree]]
* [[Black walnut]]
* [[Blue Jacaranda]]
* [[Camphor laurel]]
* [[Cape Chestnut]]
* [[Carob tree]]
* [[Chinese elm]]
* [[Coastal Coral Tree]]
* [[European beech]]
* [[Honey locust]]
* [[Golden Ash]]
* [[Golden rain tree]]
* [[Quercus ilex|Holm oak]]
* [[Hopea odorata]]
* [[Hill's weeping fig]]
* [[Indian horse-chestnut]]
* [[Zelkova serrata|Japanese elm]]
* [[London plane]]
* [[Moreton bay fig]]
* [[Norway maple]]
* [[Oriental plane]]
* [[Palestine oak]]
* [[Schinus|Pepper tree]]
* [[Port Jackson Fig]]
* [[Red maple]]
* [[Royal poinciana]]
* [[Rough-barked apple]]
* [[Scarlet oak]]
* [[Scholar tree]]
* [[Silver linden]]
* [[Shumard oak]]
* [[Small-leaved fig]]
* [[Southern live oak]]
* [[Swamp Spanish oak]]
* [[Sweet gum]]
* [[Sycamore fig]]
* [[Sycamore maple]]
* [[Sydney red gum]]
* [[Harpullia pendula|Tulipwood]]
* [[White feather honeymyrtle]]
* [[Yellow box]]

==Planting==
There are a few factors to consider when choosing a shade tree: [[deciduous]]ness, coverage, longevity, and the ability of the roots to damage foundations. Shade trees can enhance the privacy of a [[back garden|garden]], [[patio]], or [[back yard]], by obstructing the view of outsiders.  A disadvantage is that in cool climates, an abundance of shade trees may lead to a dank environment in any nearby buildings or gardens. Shade trees must not be planted near chimneys as flying fire sparks can ignite tree branches which could cause rapidly expanding fires.<ref name="ABC" />

Planting shade trees around a home can also reduce the energy that homeowners use in the summer months. Planting shade trees in locations near a home air conditioner can keep the air conditioner cooler which helps it run more efficiently, so less energy is used.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.arborday.org/trees/climatechange/summerShade.cfm|title=How to Plant Trees to Conserve Energy for Summer Shade - Climate Change at arborday.org|website=www.arborday.org|access-date=2017-05-03}}</ref>

==See also==
{{Portal|Trees}}
* [[Landscaping]]
* [[Avenue (landscape)]]

==References==
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