List of tree species by shade tolerance explained

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 tolerantIntermediate shade tolerantShade intolerant

Western North America

Shade tolerantIntermediate shade tolerantShade intolerant

Eurasia

Palearctic realm

Central Europe

Shade tolerantIntermediate shade tolerantShade intolerant

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)