shelter belt trees

Thanks for the add!

We have a hillside that was badly eroded when we bought the property. The south side was terraced to stabilize the slope and is now grassed in. We will be planting 25 native plum seedlings, which are supposed to be at least 5" tall, on the top tier to establish a shelter belt. The tier is in the process of being mulched and we have started building an irrigation system (ideas would be appreciated for that as well)

We ordered the seedlings from out county conservation group to be delivered in early May. From past failures I know we need to provide shade for these baby trees or they will fry. How can I do this? I don't want to use plastic but other than that I am lost.

We are in northern Wyoming zone 4b ( 2 days ago we had 76 degrees- in Dec.) and live on the prairie. Thank you!

Hi, Tami, welcome to the forum.

I have read about folks using a product called "Shade Sails".  I have not used these though it might be something that will work for you.

These threads mention Shade Sail:

https://permies.com/t/161325/Creating-large-shaded-area-affordably

https://permies.com/t/160337/Prepping-Planning