u/Serafirelily

I am looking into putting a shade tree in our backyard since our master bedroom window is a good size and faces west. We have sun screens, blinds and blackout curtains but the master bedroom is still the hottest room in the summer and I am wondering if a tree might help keep the room cool.

We have a small yard with mostly grass and get a yard service so I don't want something high maintenance or with a massive root system and I want to go native even if we have sprinklers in back because it is better for the environment.