Shade Trees
About Shade Trees
Large canopy trees for shade, privacy, and property value. Oaks, maples, elms, and more.
35 varietiesZones 2–1125 easy · 4 moderate
All Shade Trees Varieties
By Zone
American Elm
Easy to moderate
N/A
American Hornbeam
Easy
N/A
American Linden
Easy
N/A
American Sweetgum
Easy
N/A
American Sycamore
Easy
N/A
Bald Cypress
Easy
N/A
Black Gum
Easy
N/A
Brandywine Red Maple
Easy
N/A
Catalpa
Easy
N/A (ornamental tree)
Chinese Elm
Easy
N/A
Chinese Pistache
Easy
N/A (ornamental tree)
Crimson King Maple
Easy
N/A
Eastern Redbud
Easy
N/A
Flowering Dogwood
Moderate
N/A
Ginkgo
Easy
N/A (ornamental tree)
Green Ash
Very easy
N/A
Hackberry
Very easy
N/A
Honey Locust
Easy
N/A
Japanese Maple
Moderate
N/A
Kentucky Coffee Tree
Easy
N/A
Littleleaf Linden
Easy to moderate
N/A
Live Oak
Easy
N/A
Northern Red Oak
Easy
N/A
Norway Maple
Very easy
N/A
Pin Oak
Easy to moderate
N/A
Red Oak
47 days · Easy
N/A
River Birch
Easy
N/A
Scarlet Oak
Easy
N/A
Serviceberry
Easy
Sweet, mild almond flavor
Silver Maple
Easy
N/A
Sugar Maple
Moderate
N/A
Thornless Honeylocust
Easy
N/A
Tulip Tree
Moderate
N/A
Weeping Willow
Easy
N/A
White Oak
Easy
N/A
Find the Best Shade Trees for Your Zone
Not sure which shade trees grow best in your area? Check our zone-specific growing guides for personalized planting calendars and variety recommendations.