placement of shade tree

[sayccrn]

.. i would maybe consider something like a type a hedge plant also .. even a fast growing tree is going to take 5+ years to 'begin' to get big .. but as mentioned you need something that will grow good in your area .. here i have privet encasing my coop area, it grows to 15 or so feet and can be shaped around the coop and doors, better if it isnt actually up on it though so you have good visibility and can work on the coop etc ... anyway, a type of hedge plant will probably grow into shade much quicker .. while the hedge is coming up, in spring you could plant something like vining squash as an example on wire runs etc, just protect it with wire as its starting, 'trombetta' squash grows rapidly into a giant vine with big leaves and a bonus of excellent BIG squash to eat ...

I don't care for the hedge idea. As I like to see them running about from my porch. But thee Vining squash sounds right up my alley! Thank you!