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Smaller Trees
Besides the trees described below, consider Acer palmatum, Acer circinatum, Cercis canadensis, and appropriate Cornus species, all discussed in the Plant Selection Guide section as small trees suitable for use…
Shade Trees
Few people would disagree that trees provide the best and most beautiful shade of all, but not everyone has the patience to wait for a small shade tree to mature….
Evergreen Vines
Among the great number of evergreen vines, here are a few of the best for shade structures: Bougainvillea species and varieties (Bougainvillea; Hardy in Zone 10), once established, are fast…
Deciduous Vines
Here are some of the best deciduous vines for shade structures: Actinidia chinensis (Chinese Gooseberry, Kiwi Vine; Hardy to Zone 8 grows rapidly to 30 feet, forming woody stems. This…
Vines for Shade
You have probably already begun to think about how vines might be used to soften your garden structure and create more shade. Vines also add their own individual beauty to…
Garden Structures
Shade structures in the garden are nothing new. Mesopotamian pergolas and Egyptian, Persian, and Oriental pavilions offer evidence that structures have been a part of gardens for as long as…







