shade tree

noun

: a tree grown primarily to produce shade

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Several other strains of the bacteria exist and can infect other host plants, including citrus, stone fruits, almonds, oleander and some shade trees, according to the California Pierce’s Disease Control Program. Seamus Bozeman follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026 Consider where shade can be beneficial when planning landscaping since shade trees also provide a cool breeze. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 June 2026 The site is now landscaped, with large planters around the perimeter filled with shade trees. Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026 Many West African smallholder farmers cannot afford basic inputs and food due to extreme poverty, let alone major sustainability or regenerative agricultural investments like shade trees, irrigation or changing farm locations. Indrabati Lahiri, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for shade tree

Word History

First Known Use

1806, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shade tree was in 1806

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“Shade tree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shade%20tree. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

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shade tree

noun
: a tree grown chiefly to make shade
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