The benefit of trees is most apparent during the warm summer months. The shade that they provide is a welcome respite to the heat of the day. As you enjoy being out and about this summer, think about the haven the trees provide you as a way to escape the heat and sun.
Benefits of trees during the summer include:
• Trees can reduce air temperature by blocking sunlight. Further cooling occurs when water evaporates from the leaf surface.
• Deciduous trees block sunlight in the summer, so place deciduous trees on the south and west sides of your home, and along walkways.
• Trees can shade hard surface areas such as driveways, patios, and buildings – thus minimizing landscape heat load, a buildup of heat during the day that is radiated at night, resulting in warmer temperatures.
