Regions
In most of your region, you want to take advantage of the sun's heat during the winter, so plant deciduous trees on the south- and west-facing sides of your home
The North East
Plant deciduous trees on the south and west side of the house to maximize sun in the winter and shade in the summer.
Temperate region
The most important shade tree on home grounds is usually located near the southwest corner of the house
Shade
Temperate region
South and west sides of house for shade in summer, and maximum sun in winter
low tree or bush
Maximum wind hitting house
The hot, blazing sun can make Midwestern summers uncomfortable
The Midwest
Provide as much shade as possible to cool roofs, walls and windows.
Hot- Arid regions
Depending on the mature size of the tree, the distance it is set from the house will control the amount of shade given in a certain area
Distance
Hot- arid region
as much shade around the house if possible
Medium tree and low tree or bush
high amounts of wind hitting house
Enjoy all those sunny winter days knowing your furnace is working less if the sun can shine on your home, providing radiant heat
The High Plains and Mountain West
Maximize summer shade with trees that will also allow penetration of low-angle winter sun
Hot- humid regions
If the house faces south, or southeast, maximum shade on the front will come from a tree that is placed to the southwest, or left front
Location
hot humid region
maximize shade in summer but leave angles open for winter sun
Very tall and tall trees
Little wind hitting house
Let the sun work for you: On those rare sunny winter days, its radiant heat can help your furnace if its warm rays can reach your house, so avoid planting evergreens on the south or southwest side of your home
The Pacific Northwest
Plant dense windbreaks on the windward side to protect the home from cold winter winds.
cool regions
If the house is situated so that trees must be planted in the front for maximum shade, select trees that will be high branching so that the outdoor areas can be seen below the branches
Front location
cool regions
plants around the house to protect the home from winter winds
Very tall, tall, and mdium trees in front of house
Pay attention to the breeze and use fences or shrubs to help direct cooling breezes at your house
The South
Unless you're lucky enough to live on the coast where it seems like the weather is always nice, you'll want to combat summer heat by planting big shade trees on the south and southwest side of your home
Southern California
Medium and small trees tend to be more in scale with modern low homes and therefore are more in demand. Medium-sized trees can be planted 15 feet from the house and generally 35 or more feet apart
Locating small trees
Multiple tall trees