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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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Syzygium paniculatum 'Backyard Bliss' Lilly Pilly

Hedging and Screening Trees

Syzygium paniculatum 'Backyard Bliss' Lilly Pilly

From $150.00
From $150.00
Tristaniopsis laurina 'Luscious' Watergum

Hedging and Screening Trees

Tristaniopsis laurina 'Luscious' Watergum

From $170.00
From $170.00
Magnolia grandiflora 'Teddy Bear'

Hedging and Screening Trees

Magnolia grandiflora 'Teddy Bear'

From $150.00
From $150.00
Laurus nobilis 'Miles Choice' Bay Tree

Hedging and Screening Trees

Laurus nobilis 'Miles Choice' Bay Tree

From $100.00
From $100.00
Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem'

Hedging and Screening Trees

Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem'

From $190.00
From $190.00
Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'

Feature Tree

Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'

From $250.00
From $250.00
Magnolia x soulangeana

Feature Tree

Magnolia x soulangeana

From $300.00
From $300.00
Syzygium australe 'Straight & Narrow' - Lilly Pilly - Evergreen Trees Direct

Hedging and Screening Trees

Syzygium australe 'Straight & Narrow' Lilly Pilly

From $140.00
From $140.00
Acer palmatum 'Sango Kaku' Coral Bark Japanese Maple

Feature Tree

Acer palmatum 'Sango Kaku' Coral Bark Japanese Maple

From $170.00
From $170.00
Acer palmatum dissectum 'Inaba Shidare' Weeping Japanese Maple

Maple

Acer palmatum dissectum 'Inaba Shidare' Weeping Japanese Maple

From $240.00
From $240.00
Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' Japanese Maple

Feature Tree

Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' Japanese Maple

From $160.00
From $160.00
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen' - Evergreen Trees Direct

Hedging and Screening Trees

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen'

From $145.00
From $145.00
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Green Pillar'

Hedging and Screening Trees

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Green Pillar'

From $110.00
From $110.00
Prunus lusitanica - Portugese laurel - Evergreen Trees Direct

Hedging and Screening Trees

Prunus lusitanica Portuguese Laurel

From $110.00
From $110.00
Acer palmatum dissectum 'Seiryu' Upright Laceleaf Japanese Maple

Feature Tree

Acer palmatum dissectum 'Seiryu' Upright Laceleaf Japanese Maple

From $195.00
From $195.00
Ficus Hillii

Hedging and Screening Trees

Ficus Hillii

From $220.00
From $220.00
Hymenosporum flavum - Native Frangipani - Evergreen Trees Direct

Feature Tree

Hymenosporum flavum - Native Frangipani

From $250.00
From $250.00
Syzygium australe 'Hinterland Gold' - Lilly Pilly - Evergreen Trees Direct

Hedging and Screening Trees

Syzygium australe 'Hinterland Gold' - Lilly Pilly

From $150.00
From $150.00
Laurus nobilis Bay Tree

Hedging and Screening Trees

Laurus nobilis Bay Tree

From $250.00
From $250.00
Viburnum odoratissimum Sweet Viburnum

Hedging and Screening Trees

Viburnum odoratissimum Sweet Viburnum

From $150.00
From $150.00
Syzygium 'Resilience' Standard Lilly Pilly Topiary

Hedging and Screening Trees

Syzygium 'Resilience' Standard Lilly Pilly Topiary

From $170.00
From $170.00
Magnolia grandiflora 'Coolwyn Gloss'

Hedging and Screening Trees

Magnolia grandiflora 'Coolwyn Gloss'

From $350.00
From $350.00
Magnolia x soulangeana 'Black Tulip' - Evergreen Trees Direct

Feature Tree

Magnolia x soulangeana 'Black Tulip'

From $350.00
From $350.00
Syzygium australe 'Pinnacle' - Evergreen Trees Direct

Hedging and Screening Trees

Syzygium australe 'Pinnacle'

From $150.00
From $150.00
Magnolia grandiflora 'Greenback' - Evergreen Trees Direct

Hedging and Screening Trees

Magnolia grandiflora 'Greenback'

From $350.00
From $350.00
Camellia sasanqua 'Setsugekka' - Evergreen Trees Direct

Hedging and Screening Trees

Camellia sasanqua 'Setsugekka'

From $180.00
From $180.00
Syzygium australe 'Resilience' Lilly Pilly

Hedging and Screening Trees

Syzygium australe 'Resilience' Lilly Pilly

From $255.00
From $255.00
Acer palmatum dissectum 'Waterfall' Weeping Japanese Maple

Maple

Acer palmatum dissectum 'Waterfall' Weeping Japanese Maple

From $230.00
From $230.00
Fraxinus griffithii - Evergreen Trees Direct

Feature Tree

Fraxinus griffithii

From $250.00
From $250.00
Magnolia figo x yunnanensis 'White Caviar' - White Caviar Magnolia - Evergreen Trees Direct

Feature Tree

Magnolia figo x yunnanensis 'White Caviar' - White Caviar Magnolia

From $150.00
From $150.00
Magnolia grandiflora 'Alta' - Evergreen Trees Direct

Hedging and Screening Trees

Magnolia grandiflora 'Alta'

From $280.00
From $280.00
Viburnum tinus - Evergreen Trees Direct

Australian Native

Viburnum tinus

From $135.00
From $135.00
Hibiscus tiliaceus rubra Cottonwood - Evergreen Trees Direct

Hedging and Screening Trees

Hibiscus tiliaceus rubra Cottonwood

From $300.00
From $300.00
Magnolia x soulangeana 'Vulcan' - Evergreen Trees Direct

Feature Tree

Magnolia x soulangeana 'Vulcan'

From $250.00
From $250.00
Nyssa sylvatica Black Tupelo

Feature Tree

Nyssa sylvatica Black Tupelo

From $110.00
From $110.00
Pittosporum tobira 'Miss Muffet' - Evergreen Trees Direct

Hedging and Screening Trees

Pittosporum tobira 'Miss Muffet'

From $120.00
From $120.00