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Effective use of living shade: Studies show how selection and location of trees and shrubs can reduce extremes of summer temperatures in living areas
Author
Robert B. DeeringAuthor Affiliations
Robert B. Deering is Assistant Professor of Landscape Management, University of California, Davis.Publication Information
Hilgardia 9(9):10-15. DOI:10.3733/ca.v009n09p10. September 1955.
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Abstract
Dense shade from trees can reduce room temperature in houses as much as 20F.
Deering R. 1955. Effective use of living shade: Studies show how selection and location of trees and shrubs can reduce extremes of summer temperatures in living areas. Hilgardia 9(9):10-15. DOI:10.3733/ca.v009n09p10
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