List of tree species by shade tolerance

A list of tree species, grouped generally by biogeographic realm and specifically by bioregions, and shade tolerance. Shade-tolerant species are species that are able to thrive in the shade, and in the presence of natural competition by other plants. Shade-intolerant species require full sunlight and little or no competition. Intermediate shade-tolerant trees fall somewhere in between the two.

Americas

Eastern North America

Shade tolerant

Intermediate shade tolerant

Shade intolerant

Western North America

Shade tolerant

Intermediate shade tolerant

Shade intolerant

Eurasia

Central Europe

Shade tolerant

Intermediate shade tolerant

Shade intolerant

References
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