Best Shade Tree for Arizona

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We have gotten this question so many times: what shade tree should I plant? There are so many different options of shade trees to choose from, and each one has its own pros and cons. Today we want to share 3 different shade trees we are growing in our yard, and hope that it helps give you some ideas of what is appropriate for your gardening needs.

When we first started gardening a few years ago, we planted mangos, bananas, avocados, and guavas in our blank-slate of a back yard, and wondered why they wouldn't survive. We put up stakes and shade cloth to protect our baby fruit trees from the intense Arizona summer sun, but it wasn't enough. After we started adding shade trees, we were able to watch our backyard transform into a an oasis! With the addition of shade trees, we now had microclimates that were able to protect our fruit trees from sun, wind, and even frost! We truly believe that natural shade is the way to go, and if we had to start all over again, we would start with shade trees.

In this video, we show you the sissoo (or Indian rosewood), the Chinese elm, and the tipuana tipu. Each species does provide quick shade, but it's important to know what you are planting before you actually put it in the ground. Sissoos are known for having invasive roots, and can even send up shoots from those roots, creating a crazy sissoo forest when you intended to have a food forest! We will sadly be taking this tree out in the fall, and will definitely be documenting that experience. However, there are some awesome shade trees that we can replace it with, and we are excited to bring you guys along on that part of the journey as well!

Do you have a favorite shade tree? If so, which one? Let us know in the comments!

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this guy has so much energy. really like his enthusiasm

azeeze

I don’t understand why anyone would plant sterile invasive species, When there’s so many beautiful trees like Platunus wrightii, Fraxinus velutina, Quercus gambelii, quercus arizonica, screwbean Mesquite, Cypress Arizonica, and many more native trees that are much more beneficial to your soils, ecosystem, and wildlife.

Ohkayy_yy

You guys are adorable. I have planted a hong kong orchid from a pod I picked up underneath a neighbors tree that I fell in love with. I was obsessed when I saw it in bloom. Had no idea what it was but one morning when I was walking and saw her out watering her microclimate she told me. She also said in a few weeks when the pods were brown and started falling on the ground I was welcome to one. Well now my little tree is almost 4 inches high and I am so excited to see it grow. Thanks for mentioning the HKO tree.

natashacloutier

You guys are such an amazing couple. I dream of finding a connection like you two have. Bless up. Food forest is coming along great.

househasfruits

The moment I saw the title of the video, I knew you two were going to be talking about your tipu trees - well done! The garden looks great!

nickkaz

About a year ago I saw this tree, fell in love with it and its purple flowers, I took a picture, got some seeds and leaves from it so I could find out what it was. No luck . Saw your video today and you mentioned hong kong orchid tree, looked it up, and bam, that is the tree I have been searching for, for over a year. THANK YOU. Funny how that stuff works out some times.

septemberswisper

Can’t wait to have my own house. I’m going to cover it with tons of plants and trees

IsaiahGamers

I live in AZ, and have been looking for the best shade tree. I'm going right now to get me a tipuana tipu, thanks!

bearhawk

I planted a Sissoo over two years again and I have decided to remove it because it’s not growing. The trunk is increasing in girth but it is still the same height. I can’t plant as many shade trees as I would like because of overhead power lines. The tipu sounds like a beautiful, potential replacement for the Sissoo. In addition to shade I need noise abatement from the airplanes that pass directly over the house. I lost a significant portion of a willow acacia that supplies the bulk of my shade. I may in the very near future need to replace that tree as well. Love your enthusiasm and generous expressions of gratitude. My garden is my happy place as well and I appreciate the inspiration you provide as I transform my yard.

latriciacagle

So helpful! I killed $2, 800 worth of trees that Moon Valley said, for sure, would be perfect for my new build yard. I got the insurance on all of them but they would not honor it. BIG lesson. Major heartbreak. They were not shade trees. Super video and I appreciate it. I'd love to grow avocado here in the east valley. I'll keep watching your channel. I now have the tipu and will be planting more. I love them!

leetravathan

Thank you for sharing your tips! Im starting a garden with a blank slate and almost ended up going with the non umbrella shade tree. Truly grateful that I came across your channel as buying plants and trees cost a lot of money!

minesm

Awesome video! I have a chines elm in my back yard that is over 30’, I actually have my chicken coop underneath it and it has an awesome canopy!

EastMesaUrbanHomestead

You should add a Pindo Palm to your garden if you don't have one already. Drought Tolerant and it will take the heat and produce plenty of jelly fruits

TheTombOfHorrors

Micro-climate is definitely the word. Ficus trees are great shade trees out here also, but root systems can be invasive.

raulgutierrez

I think u should prune your dragon fruits vine. Because it kept growing and growing, take forever to produce fruits. The energy will go to growing. Just a suggestion.

Lily-Gardens