Northern Plains Shade Trees: Choosing Shade Trees For Landscapes

Summers can be hot in the Heartland of the U.S., and shade trees are a place of refuge from unrelenting heat and blazing sun. Selecting northern plains shade trees starts with deciding if you want evergreen or deciduous, fruit, size, and other considerations. Shade trees in the Rockies also need to be vigorous and hardy to survive the see-saw of weather conditions and temperatures. Some suggestions might help get you started on the shady retreat of your dreams.  Cultivated Shade Trees for West North Central Region Before you purchase and plant a tree, evaluate your soil and drainage conditions. Make sure you know your individual hardiness rating, as microclimates across the region vary. West North Central shade trees need to be cold hardy; otherwise, they may be plagued by winter die-back or worse. Each species is different in a genus and not all are able to survive the cold. No […]

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