The Queensland Umbrella tree is a fast-growing, exotically tropical plant that may reach 20 to 40 feet tall and wide. Strictly speaking it is not a tree since it does not produce wood.

Create a summer retreat by setting up a cozy seating area with shade-loving plants and colorful annuals. DENVER — Everybody ...

Classic shade trees that do great in our valley are Pistache trees, Elms, and Red Leaf Maples. These all have a great umbrella shaped canopy with a vertical trunk and are deciduous in the winter.

Instant shade can come from many forms — most simply nearby trees or your home itself if the sun’s on the other side. But if you want a more permanent and flexible fix, it’s time to invest ...

The camphor tree thrives in full sun or light shade. It grows at a slow to moderate rate to 30 to 50 feet high with a greater spread. Some say its dense rounded-umbrella shape gives it the look of ...