Shade Tree provides shade cloth for a wide range of agricultural and horticultural applications. You need to select the best cloth for your specific needs based on:

• Geographical location
• Type of plant(s) you are growing
• Frequency and force of prevailing winds
• Irrigation and fertilization practices

Select a type of plant for specific shade cloth recommendations:

• Potted plants
• Orchids
• Cut flowers
• Foliage plants
• Landscape plants

Note: Many growers prefer our lath weave design shade cloth that provides better air circulation and is generally cooler during the summer months than shade fabrics of comparable densities. The open space in the fabric design lets air/heat pass through, helps prevent water accumulation from rainfall or irrigation, and reduces the pressure from high winds. Some growers select the lath weave design for its aesthetic qualities as well. See the new and improved version of our 78% lath shade fabric that is available in both black and green shade fabrics.

Need help deciding which Shade Tree shade cloth is best for your use? Don't see your application of shade cloth discussed here? For answers to these and similar questions, send an email or call Shade Tree at (800) 972-8057 or (706) 778-8654.

 Shade Tree
P.O. Box 8 339 West Airport Road
Cornelia, Georgia 30531
(800) 972-8057 or (706) 778-8654
(706) 778-9118 - (fax)
abl@alltel.net (email)
Copyright January 2002

Potted Plants

Type of Potted Plant	Recommended % Shading
Caladiums	47%
Chrysanthemums	30%
Geraniums	47%
Gloxinias	47%
Iris	47%
Lilies	47%

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Orchids

Type of Orchid	Recommended % Shading
Cattleyas	63%
Cycnoches (Swan orchids)	73%
Cypripediums	73%
Dendrobiums	55%
Epidendrums	55%
Phalaenopsis	73%
Vandas	55%

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Cut Flowers

Type of Cut Flower	Recommended % Shading
Asters	30%
Chrysanthemums	30%
Lilies	47%
Snapdragons	30%
Bedding plants (pansies, petunias, zinnias, marigolds, and so forth)	47%

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Foliage Plants

Type of Foliage Plant	Recommended % Shading
Aglaonema (Chinese evergreen)	95%
Anthurium	73%
Bromeliads	55%
Calatheas	63%
Diffenbachia	63%
Dracena	73%
Ferns (Aspargus, Leather leaf, Stag horns)	73%
Ficus	55%
Neanthe Bella Palms	95%
Pepormia	73%
Philodendron (Selloum requires 30% shading)	73%
Pothos	73%
Sanseveria	55%

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Landscape Plants

Landscape plants embody a broad range of shade cloth requirements. Container-grown stock can often benefit from a light shade, and nearly all landscape plants benefit from some shade during propagation and until their roots are well established. The following is a list of landscape plants that require shade during their growth stages.

Acacia	African Tulip Tree
Almond	Black Olive
Cajeput	Camphor
Cassia	Cassaurina
Chaste Tree	Citrus Tree
Cock Spur Coral Tree	Crape Myrtle

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See Introducing our Fabrics for information about Shade Tree fabrics.

See Ordering Your Fabric for pricing, ordering, and shipping information.

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