shade tree

noun

: a tree grown primarily to produce shade

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The project in Boyle Heights would enhance bike lanes and pedestrian-level lighting and improve shading by planting more than 300 shade trees. Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026 Fast-growing shade trees typically grow a few feet each year, reaching maturity sooner. Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 15 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 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 24 Jun. 2026.

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shade tree

noun
: a tree grown chiefly to make shade
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