What is a good shade tree to block afternoon sun on house?

Question

Looking to plant a shade tree to block the afternoon sun on my house and was thinking a willow oak. One issue is we are on a septic tank and I'm not quite sure where the drain field is. I know where the tanks lid is and there is about 100 feet or so where our grass is very green and the grass around it is brown so my guess would be that the drain field is there.

I can still plant the shade tree about 15 feet away from the drain field, at least I think that's where it is, and about 20 feet from the lid of the spetic tank.

Thanks

Answer 1

I have the same problem and contacted my local ag ( agriculture ) center. She asked about the area available for the root system and will be getting back to me. That is probably your best bet- a tech at your local ag center.

Answer 2

Sounds like you have a pretty good understanding of drain field woes. A word of caution to 'mad_mav', I too love ash, but they are dying all across the country from Green Ash Borer. Soon to go the way of Chestnut and American Elm. RScott

Answer 3

The willow oak will do, just remember it grows slow. I'm partial to an ash. It grows relatively fast and its roots aren't to invasive. The sycamore is also has a moderate growth and it attractive. Stay away from poplars, they'll tell you it grows fast (and it does) but it's roots are very invasive. Good luck.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

If you plant a willow, those roots WILL
find your drain field.