shade tree

noun

: a tree grown primarily to produce shade

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Now in its fourth year, Dunwoody also participates in the Front Yard Tree Planting Program, a Trees Atlanta initiative offering free shade tree plantings to residents. Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026 Tabebuia trees can be used for accent features and shade trees that add a tropical touch to local landscapes. Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026 The Robertson Way house had been advertised for $134,900 with fresh paint, a large backyard and shade trees. Graham Womack updated January 15, Sacbee.com, 16 Jan. 2026 Reaching maturity at a height of 35 feet, this species is suitable as an ornamental shade tree. Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 6 Dec. 2025 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 15 Feb. 2026.

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shade tree

noun
: a tree grown chiefly to make shade
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