Shade Trees
Keep It Cool with Shade Trees in Hillsboro, OR
Oregon may not be known for its sunny disposition, but the summer months can certainly bring the heat. Ready to take advantage of the weather while avoiding that blistering sun? Our mature shade trees from Big Trees Today in Hillsboro, OR, can help you enjoy your summer without breaking a sweat.
What Are Shade Trees?
Shade trees are large, broad-canopied trees that offer natural relief from the sun, creating cool, comfortable spaces in your yard or landscape. Known for their wide crowns and high-clearance branches, these trees are ideal for areas where you want to relax, entertain, or garden beneath a lush canopy of leaves.
Common varieties include oaks, maples, elms, beeches, willows, birches, ash trees, and plane trees, all of which are valued not only for their beauty but also for their ability to cast expansive shade across patios, lawns, and outdoor living areas.
While many shade trees can grow impressively tall, they’re especially prized for the broad reach of their branches, often covering large areas of a yard. The best time to plant a shade tree is between October and May, when cooler weather promotes healthy root growth and protects young trees from summer stress.
For more tips on planting times, care, and tree selection, visit our FAQ page or connect with our knowledgeable team.
The Benefits of Planting a Shade Tree
In general, a stunning and healthy shade tree is a local environmental boost, improving air quality, serving as a home to backyard wildlife, and sheltering the area from the most extreme effects of wind, ice, snow, heavy rain, and direct sunlight.
Purchasing and planting a mature shade tree from our nursery can even pay for itself over time in the form of monthly energy savings. The natural insulation and protection from the elements that come from a strategically placed shade tree can lower both your heating and cooling bills. Ultimately, you can save up to 25 or 30 percent on your utility bills by maintaining a more consistent temperature indoors thanks to a natural “green screen” outside. Since the effectiveness of the shade tree will depend on its placement, feel free to bring photos or layouts of your property to our tree specialists, and we’ll help you determine the best planting spot for maximum protection against the elements all year long.
Add Shade and Beauty to Your Property Now
Stay cool and enjoy lasting beauty with a fully grown shade tree from Big Trees Today in Hillsboro. Browse our tree gallery to see the difference for yourself, or contact us to request a quote and get expert help selecting the perfect tree for your space.
