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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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Camellia japonica ‘Coral Delight’ – Coral Delight Camellia

$160.00
$160.00

Camellia japonica ‘C.M. Wilson’ Balls – C.M. Wilson Camellia Ball Topiary

$1,450.00
$1,450.00

Camellia japonica ‘C.M. Wilson’ – C.M. Wilson Camellia

$160.00
$160.00

Camellia japonica ‘Brushfield’s Yellow’ – Brushfield’s Yellow Camellia

From $160.00
From $160.00

Camellia japonica ‘Bob Hope’ – Bob Hope Camellia

$160.00
$160.00

Camellia japonica ‘Black Magic’ – Black Magic Camellia

$160.00
$160.00

Camellia japonica ‘Black Lace’ – Black Lace Camellia

From $160.00
From $160.00

Camellia japonica ‘Betty Ridley’ – Betty Ridley Camellia

From $440.00
From $440.00

Camellia japonica ‘Ardoch’ – Ardoch Camellia

$120.00
$120.00

Camellia japonica ‘Ace of Hearts’ – Ace of Hearts Camellia

$130.00
$130.00

Camellia japonica – Japonica Camellia

From $160.00
From $160.00

Camellia japonica ‘Wirlinga Bride’ – Wirlinga Bride Camellia

$160.00
$160.00

Camellia sasanqua ‘Waltz Time’ – Waltz Time Camellia

$160.00
$160.00

Camellia tsaii – Fragrant Species Camellia

$300.00
$300.00

Camellia hybrid ‘Sweet Emily Kate’ – Sweet Emily Kate Camellia

$160.00
$160.00

Camellia sasanqua ‘Julie Anne’ – Julie Anne Camellia

$120.00
$120.00

Camellia japonica ‘Our Melissa’ – Our Melissa Camellia

$160.00
$160.00

Camellia japonica ‘Minato-no-Akebono’ – Minato No Akebono Camellia

$160.00
$160.00

Camellia japonica ‘Julia France’ – Julia France Camellia

$160.00
$160.00

Camellia japonica ‘Emperor of Russia’ – Emperor of Russia Camellia

From $160.00
From $160.00

Camellia hybrid ‘High Fragrance’ – High Fragrance Camellia

$160.00
$160.00

Camellia Dream Lover

$160.00
$160.00

Camellia Cinnamon Cindy

$140.00
$140.00

Camellia sasanqua ‘Buttons and Bows’ – Buttons and Bows Camellia

From $160.00
From $160.00
Syzygium australe ‘Up & Away’ – Up & Away Lilly Pilly

Syzygium australe ‘Up & Away’ – Up & Away Lilly Pilly

$380.00
$380.00

Feature Tree

Magnolia denudata – White Lily Magnolia

From $280.00
From $280.00

Feature Trees

Camellia sasanqua Jennifer Susan

From $160.00
From $160.00

Feature Tree

Camellia Sasanqua Balls

$2,100.00
$2,100.00
Camellia hiemalis hiryu (sasanqua) Standards

Fruit Tree

Camellia hiemalis hiryu (sasanqua) Standards

$2,500.00
$2,500.00

Feature Tree

Magnolia hybrid ‘Cream Fairy’ PBR – Cream Fairy Magnolia

From $360.00
From $360.00
Fraxinus americana – White Ash - Evergreen Trees Direct

Feature Tree

Fraxinus americana – White Ash

$265.00
$265.00

Magnolia Exmouth Cones

$1,800.00
$1,800.00
Magnolia 'Scented Pearl' - Evergreen Trees Direct

Feature Tree

Magnolia 'Scented Pearl'

$250.00
$250.00 $180.00
Magnolia grandiflora 'Supergem'

Hedging and Screening Trees

Magnolia Grandiflora 'Supergem'

From $450.00
From $450.00
Magnolia grandiflora 'Sweet 'n' Neat'

Magnolia grandiflora 'Sweet 'n' Neat'

From $350.00
From $350.00
Syzygium australe Resilience Cones

Australian Native

Syzygium australe Resilience Cones

From $1,200.00
From $1,200.00