How to Plant Trees to Conserve Energy for Winter Warmth

Planting the right trees in the right places conserves energy and reduces your energy bills, while helping to fight climate change. See how properly placed trees save energy by providing summer shade, winter warmth, and winter winter windbreaks.

A white house surrounded by snow, illustrating strategic tree planting for warmth and reduced energy bills.

After the leaves fall, the sun pours through tree branches to warm your home in winter.

The sun travels lower on the southern horizon in winter, so you’ll want to avoid planting evergreen trees on the south side of your home where they’ll block winter sunshine.

Instead, plant an evergreen conifer windbreak on the north and northwest of your home to block cold winter winds.

A home and window facing the sun is shaded by a tree that offers summer cooling and energy savings.

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How to Plant Trees to Conserve Energy for Winter Warmth

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How to Plant Trees to Conserve Energy for Summer Shade

How to Plant Trees to Conserve Energy for Winter Warmth

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