7 Best Shade Trees

Patio Shade Trees

Whether your patio is right next to your house or a little farther away, planting a tree can be an easy way to provide some shade. Close patios may need a smaller tree, like a Japanese maple, or even a man-made solution like a pergola or shade sail. Patios set away from the house can handle something larger, like a tulip tree.

Here are some ornamental patio trees for shade that also add color to your patio landscaping.