# Top Shade Trees for the Verde Valley

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Podcast: [Mountain Gardener with Ken Lain](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-4491291)
Published: 2026-07-21T16:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share the top shade trees for the Verde Valley. Choosing the right shade tree can make a major difference in a hot landscape, especially in the Verde Valley. In this segment, Ken and Lisa highlight fast-growing varieties that are well suited to the area’s unique growing conditions. They also answer questions about controlling weeds and identifying what may be eating petunia flowers. Listen to Mountain Gardener on ...

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