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.

Shade tolerant Intermediate shade tolerant Shade intolerant Shade tolerant Intermediate shade tolerant Shade intolerant Shade tolerant Intermediate shade tolerant Shade intolerant