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 Nearctic realm Eastern North America Shade tolerant

Intermediate shade tolerant

Shade intolerant

Western North America Shade tolerant

Intermediate shade tolerant

Shade intolerant

Eurasia Palearctic realm Central Europe Shade tolerant

Intermediate shade tolerant

Shade intolerant

References

External links

Tolerance of Tree Species Silvics of North America, an encyclopedia of characteristics for around 200 tree species native to the United States published by the United States Forest Service. Zeigerwerte der Pflanzen Mitteleuropas (German)