Contributors: T.E. Bilderback, Extension Horticulture Specialist; A.H. Bruneau, Extension Crop Science Specialist; S.C. Hodges, Extension Soil Science Specialist; L.T. Lucas, Extension Plant Pathology Specialist; W.A. Skroch, Professor Emeritus, Horticulture Science; S.L. Warren, Associate Professor, Horticulture Science.

Trees and Shrubs for Shaded Locations

Many plants require shade for good growth and appearance. There are varying degrees of shade, such as dense shade caused by numerous low-growing beech tree branches and light shade caused by tall pine trees. Buildings and structures also create shaded areas at parts of the day. Many plants require some light but not direct sun. The plants listed below endure shade better than most.

Botanical Common Name Name(s)
Abelia sp. Abelias
Amelanchier sp. Serviceberry
Aucuba japonica Japanese Aucuba
Bambusa multiplex Bamboo
Berberis sp. Barberries
Camellia japonica Common Camellia
Cercis canadensis Eastern Redbud
Cornus florida Flowering Dogwood
Daphne odora Winter Daphne
Euonymus japonicus Evergreen Euonymus
Fatsia japonica Fatsia
Hydrangea macrophylla House Hydrangea
Hypericum sp. St. John's Wort
Ilex sp. Hollies
Kalmia sp. Mountain-laurel
Leucothoe tontanesian Drooping Leucothoe
Ligustrum sp. Privets
Mahonia sp. Mahonias, Holly-grapes
Myrica sp. Bayberry, Wax-myrtle
Nandina domestica Nandina
Osmanthus tragrans Sweet Osmanthus
Pachysandra terminali Japanese Spurge
Photinia sp. Photinias
Pieris sp. Andromedas
Pittosporum tobira Japanese Pittosporum
Raphiolepis umbellata Yeddo-Hawthorn
Rhododendron sp. Azaleas, Rhododendrons
Skimmia japonica Japanese Skimmia
Taxus sp. Yews
Tsuga sp. Hemlocks
Viburnum sp. Viburnums
Vinca minor Periwinkle

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