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Trees That Thrive in Full Shade

Trees That Thrive in Full Shade

Trees for Deep Shade Areas

Looking for general shade trees? See our shade trees collection — trees that PROVIDE shade. This page is different. This collection is for trees that grow IN deep shade — under canopies, on the south side of buildings, in courtyards that get little direct sun.

Most trees struggle without sun. These varieties don't. They've evolved as understorey species or shade-tolerant cultivars, and they'll grow happily where other trees fail.

Best trees for deep shade in Australia:

  • Camellias — the classic shade-tolerant flowering tree. Japonica and Sasanqua varieties both work in 3-5 hours of indirect light.
  • Japanese Maples (Acer palmatum) — actually prefer dappled shade. Many varieties scorch in full sun.
  • Tristaniopsis — happy under canopy, makes a clean small tree.
  • Magnolia (selected varieties) — Magnolia Little Gem tolerates part shade well.
  • Hymenosporum (Native Frangipani) — native shade-tolerant feature.

Browse the full collection below — every variety listed has been hand-picked for genuine deep-shade tolerance in Australian conditions.
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Pittosporum eugenoides 'Variegated' - Evergreen Trees Direct

Hedging and Screening Trees

Pittosporum eugenoides 'Variegated'

$380.00
$380.00
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Snow Maiden'

Hedging and Screening Trees

Rhaphiolepis indica 'Snow Maiden'

From $130.00
From $130.00
Syzygium australe ‘Select’ – Select Lilly Pilly - Evergreen Trees Direct

Evergreen

Syzygium australe ‘Select’ – Select Lilly Pilly

From $135.00
From $135.00
Cercis Chinensis 'Avondale' - Evergreen Trees Direct

Feature Tree

Cercis Chinensis 'Avondale'

From $180.00
From $180.00
Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris' - Evergreen Trees Direct

Feature Tree

Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris'

From $350.00
From $350.00
Pittosporum tenufolium 'Wonder Screen' - Evergreen Trees Direct

Hedging and Screening Trees

Pittosporum tenufolium 'Wonder Screen'

$250.00
$250.00
Tilia cordata 'Greenspire’ - Evergreen Trees Direct

Hedging and Screening Trees

Tilia cordata 'Greenspire’

From $230.00
From $230.00
Camellia sasanqua 'Paradise Blush' - Evergreen Trees Direct

Hedging and Screening Trees

Camellia sasanqua 'Paradise Blush'

From $250.00
From $250.00
Melia azedarach 'Elite' - Evergreen Trees Direct

Feature Tree

Melia azedarach 'Elite'

From $450.00
From $450.00
Syzygium australe - Lilly Pilly - Evergreen Trees Direct

Hedging and Screening Trees

Syzygium australe - Lilly Pilly

$620.00
$620.00
Syzygium australe 'Winter Lights' - Lilly Pilly - Evergreen Trees Direct

Hedging and Screening Trees

Syzygium australe 'Winter Lights' - Lilly Pilly

From $150.00
From $150.00
Eucalyptus 'Silver Shadow' - Evergreen Trees Direct

Australian Native

Eucalyptus 'Silver Shadow'

$620.00
$620.00
Tristaniopsis laurina Water Gum

Feature Tree

Tristaniopsis laurina Water Gum

From $170.00
From $170.00
Syzygium australe ‘Plum Magic’ – Plum Magic Lilly Pilly - Evergreen Trees Direct

Feature Tree

Syzygium australe ‘Plum Magic’ – Plum Magic Lilly Pilly

From $40.00
From $40.00
Load video: Camellia sasanqua 'Pure Silk'

Hedging and Screening Trees

Camellia sasanqua 'Pure Silk'

From $385.00
From $385.00
Camellia sasanqua 'Jennifer Susan' Standard

Feature Trees

Camellia sasanqua 'Jennifer Susan' Standard

From $555.00
From $555.00
Cercis Chinensis - Evergreen Trees Direct

Feature Tree

Cercis Chinensis

From $250.00
From $250.00
Nyssa sylvatica 'Forum' - Evergreen Trees Direct

Feature Tree

Nyssa sylvatica 'Forum'

From $555.00
From $555.00
Phoenix roebelenii Pygmy Date Palm

Palm

Phoenix roebelenii Pygmy Date Palm

From $1,300.00
From $1,300.00
Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'

Feature Tree

Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' - SALE

$380.00
$380.00 $620.00
Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Screenmaster’ – Screenmaster Pittosporum

Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Screenmaster’ – Screenmaster Pittosporum

From $150.00
From $150.00

Evergreen

Camellia japonica – White Flowering Camellia

$180.00
$180.00
Magnolia grandiflora 'Exmouth'

Feature Trees

Magnolia grandiflora 'Exmouth'

From $350.00
From $350.00
Laurus nobilis Bay Leaf Standard

Feature Tree

Laurus nobilis Bay Leaf Standard

From $1,300.00
From $1,300.00
Laurus nobilis Bay Leaf Double Balls 110L Evergreen Trees Direct

Feature Tree

Laurus nobilis Bay Leaf Double Balls

$2,400.00
$2,400.00
Laurus nobilis 'Baby Bay' - Evergreen Trees Direct

Structural Foliage

Laurus nobilis 'Baby Bay'

From $120.00
From $120.00
Fraxinus angustifolia 'Raywoodii' - Evergreen Trees Direct

Feature Tree

Fraxinus angustifolia 'Raywoodii'

From $250.00
From $250.00
Fagus sylvatica European Beech

Feature Tree

Fagus sylvatica European Beech

From $250.00
From $250.00
Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Cimmaron' - Evergreen Trees Direct

Feature Tree

Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Cimmaron'

From $250.00
From $250.00
Osmanthus x burkwoodii

Hedging and Screening Trees

Osmanthus x burkwoodii

From $35.00
From $35.00
Camellia Japonica Fran Honeyer Balls - Evergreen Trees Direct

Hedging and Screening Trees

Camellia Japonica Fran Honeyer Balls

$1,200.00
$1,200.00
Ficus Hillii

Hedging and Screening Trees

Ficus Hillii - SALE - LATE MAY/ EARLY JUNE DISPATCH

$740.00
$740.00

Feature Tree

Magnolia grandiflora ‘St Mary’ – St Mary Magnolia

From $1,700.00
From $1,700.00
Tilia Cordata - Evergreen Trees Direct

Hedging and Screening Trees

Tilia Cordata

$3,050.00
$3,050.00
Magnolia grandiflora Exmouth Tall Cones

Magnolia grandiflora Exmouth Tall cones

$1,400.00
$1,400.00
Camellia japonica White Nun Balls Evergreen Trees Direct

Hedging and Screening Trees

Camellia japonica White Nun Balls

From $600.00
From $600.00