Shade tree

A shade tree is a large tree whose primary role is to provide shade in the surrounding environment due to its spreading canopy and crown, where it may give shelter from sunlight in the heat of the summer for people who seek recreational needs in urban parks and house yards, and thus, also protecting them from the sun's harmful UV rays.

In subtropical countries like Australia and India, figs are popular choices as shade trees.

Shade trees can enhance the privacy of a garden, patio, or back yard, by obstructing the view of outsiders.

A disadvantage is that in cool climates, an abundance of shade trees may lead to a dank environment in any nearby buildings or gardens.

[4] Planting shade trees around a home can also reduce the energy that homeowners use in the summer months.

A group of Laysan albatrosses resting beneath the canopy of a fig , a common shade tree in many parts of the world.
Native across Europe and into Western Asia, the Norway maple shade tree, where it has since become naturalised.
Paperbark trees have a large canopy, supplying adequate shade.
Oaks are popular shade trees.
A shade-providing elm tree
The twisting habit of angophoras provide good shade.