Trees in a changing climate

Trees can provide invaluable shade for your garden and house in the summer. This can reduce the need to use energy to cool your home.

Top tips

Ensure there is enough space for the tree to grow
Choose a deciduous tree, which can provide shade in the summer while not restricting winter sun
Trees for a small garden include - common hazel, hawthorn, common holly, bay laurel
Trees for medium to larger gardens - red horse-chestnut, small-leaved lime, common hornbeam, oriental beech


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Home What to plant Top tips Trees Wildlife Gardening Places to visit Useful links Sunshine Garden '06	Trees in a changing climate Trees can provide invaluable shade for your garden and house in the summer. This can reduce the need to use energy to cool your home. Top tips Ensure there is enough space for the tree to grow Choose a deciduous tree, which can provide shade in the summer while not restricting winter sun Trees for a small garden include - common hazel, hawthorn, common holly, bay laurel Trees for medium to larger gardens - red horse-chestnut, small-leaved lime, common hornbeam, oriental beech	Related websites Right trees for a Changing Climate The London Tree Officers Association