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Landscaping for summer shade: Good planning uses cooling influence of plants to reduce summer temperatures in living areas
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California Agriculture 7(5):11-16.
Published May 01, 1953
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Abstract
Over 40% of the sun's heat can enter uninsulated houses through the roof but as a shadow—from overhead foliage or cover—moves over an area, the speed of cooling makes the newly shaded area immediately useful.