Whether you’re hosting a party or simply looking for poolside shade, we have large canopies to meet your needs. The larger models are made from ultra-durable ripstop triple layer woven polyethylene fabric and feature premium powder coat finish that resists chipping. They’re also made with a reinforced frame that can stand up to rough weather conditions.

Forest canopies play a key role in global climate through their exchange of carbon dioxide, water vapor, and energy with the atmosphere. They also provide shelter and food for a wide range of plant and animal life.

The canopy of a tree is the uppermost part of its crown, covering the leaves, branches, and twigs. Its vast expanse creates a microclimate in which plants can grow, and animals can move about, hiding from ground predators or finding shelter from the elements.

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For example, tree-dwellers such as birds, insects, and epiphytes can escape the intense heat of the sun by sheltering under the cool, green canopy. They can also access nutrient-rich soil in the forest understory by climbing up or down into the trees’ branches.

Canopy trees are adapted to this humid environment, with pointed “drip tips” like tiny spouts and hairless surfaces that help water roll off leaves easily. This discourages the growth of mosses, lichens, and algae that could steal nutrients from the trees.

The canopies of the world’s largest banyans, such as India’s Thimmamma Marrimanu, can spread over five acres. This expansive canopy is the product of billions of leaves, acting as miniature solar panels to convert sunlight into energy that the tree uses for growth and to create its own food.