Question
I Have 2 windows at the end of my house facing west. Sun in the afternoon is horribly hot. I'm in New Braunfels Texas and would like to plant fast growing shrubs of some sort to shade these windows. Do you have any recommendations?
Thanks,
Karen

Answer
Hello,

I would suggest crape myrtle ( Lagerstroemia). This is a tree like deciduous (sheds leaves in fall) shrub that comes in a wide variety of sizes.    It tolerates poor soil, is disease resistant and doesnt require alot of maintenance.  Good luck.  Write back if you have further questions.

Mark  Harshman
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