
Shade Trees
Best Shade Trees in Australia
Looking for the best shade trees to plant in your front yard, backyard, or larger Australian landscape? You're in the right place. Our shade tree collection covers 50+ evergreen and deciduous varieties suited to every Australian climate — from compact 4-metre trees perfect for small front yards through to broad-canopy specimens that deliver real shade over patios, pools and outdoor entertaining areas.
Choosing the best shade tree for your space:
- Small shade trees (4-6m mature): Crepe Myrtles, Japanese Maples, Tibouchina — ideal for small front yards, courtyards and townhouses.
- Medium shade trees (6-10m mature): Magnolia Little Gem, Tristaniopsis, Jacaranda — great for typical Australian backyards and feature planting.
- Large shade trees (10m+ mature): Eucalyptus, Plane Trees, Oaks, Gums — for large blocks, rural properties and avenue planting.
Every tree is grown in Australia, hardened off to local conditions, and delivered direct to your door. Browse the full range below or see our top picks for shade trees in pots.
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Type: Hedging and Screening Trees
Ficus Hillii Flash
Type: Hedging and Screening Trees
Waterhousea floribunda Weeping Lilly Pilly
Type: Feature Tree
Betula pendula 'Moss White'
Type: Feature Tree
Lagerstroemia indica 'Natchez' White Crepe Myrtle
Type: Feature Tree
Acer palmatum Japanese Maple
Type: Hedging and Screening Trees
Tristaniopsis laurina 'Luscious' Watergum
Type: Feature Tree
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Type: Australian Native
Banksia integrifolia Coast Banksia
Type: Hedging and Screening Trees
Magnolia grandiflora 'Teddy Bear'
Type: Hedging and Screening Trees
Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem'
Type: Hedging and Screening Trees
Pyrus calleryana 'Capital' Ornamental Pear
Type: Olive Tree
Olea europaea 'Tolley's Upright' Low Fruiting Olive
Type: Feature Tree
Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'
Type: Australian Native
Eucalyptus cinerea Silver Dollar Gum
Type: Feature Tree
Magnolia x soulangeana
Type: Australian Native
Elaeocarpus reticulatus Blueberry Ash
Type: Australian Native
Eucalyptus caesia 'Silver Princess'
Type: Australian Native
Corymbia citriodora 'Scentuous' Dwarf Lemon Scented Gum
Type: Australian Native
Corymbia ficifolia 'Wildfire'
Type: Hedging and Screening Trees
Cupressus leylandii 'Better Green'
Type: Olive Tree
Olea europaea 'Kalamata' Olive
Type: Hedging and Screening Trees
Olea europaea 'Swan Hill' Non Fruiting Olive
Type: Feature Tree
Acer palmatum 'Sango Kaku' Coral Bark Japanese Maple
Type: Feature Tree
Acer rubrum 'October Glory' Canadian Maple
Type: Feature Tree
Lagerstroemia indica 'Acoma' - Dwarf White Crepe Myrtle
Type: Olive Tree
Olea europaea 'Manzanillo' - Olive
Type: Australian Native
Eucalyptus leucoxylon 'Euky Dwarf'
Type: Maple
Acer palmatum dissectum 'Inaba Shidare' Weeping Japanese Maple
Type: Feature Tree
Lagerstroemia indica 'Sioux' Fuchsia Pink Crepe Myrtle
Type: Feature Tree
Ginkgo biloba
Type: Feature Tree
Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' Japanese Maple
Type: Australian Native
Acacia melanoxylon - Blackwood Acacia
Type: Feature Tree
Malus ioensis 'Plena' Double-Flowered Crab Apple
Type: Hedging and Screening Trees
Pyrus calleryana 'Cleveland Select'
Type: Avenue Planting
Pyrus nivalis Snow Pear
Type: Australian Native



