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Deciduous tree to shade hot afternoon west side of house

10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago

Looking for advice on what type of tree to plant to protect the west wall of house from hot afternoon sun. Have an existing Crepe Myrtle (about 4 - 5m tall) and need to plant another next to it to protect another room. The windows are about 3m from the ground because we are on a slope, so the tree needs to be 5 - 6m tall and no more than 8m. I like the canopy and shape of the Crepe Myrtle because they run along a driveway (not used for cars just people) so I'm thinking of something 3 - 4 m (maybe 5m) wide.

I am considering the "Forest Pansy' but not sure if it will grow tall enough. I had also thought of an Ornamental Pear but the Capital is too narrow and some of the other varieties are too tall and wide. Also very common around here and was hoping for some more interest.

We are in Melbourne so not too hot but in Summer this position is fully exposed to hot afternoon sun and any weather coming through.


Does anyone have any other suggestions?

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