Shrubs and Shade Trees

A selection of shade trees which are also beautiful in the garden. First and foremost, it is important to choose a variety suitable for the size of the garden. The majestic English Oak, with its dense foliage and large size, provides broad and cool shade. The Maple Tree, appreciated for its vibrant autumn colours, provides lighter shade. The Small-leaved Lime, with its enchanting flowering fragrance, is ideal for moments of relaxation under its foliage. For small gardens, the Canadian Serviceberry is perfect: this small tree provides moderate shade and beautiful white flowers in spring. Albizia, with its fine foliage and silky flowers, is often chosen to shade a terrace. Paulownia tomentosa, the Foxglove Tree, is a large and fast-growing tree, perfect for spacious gardens. Its large leaves provide dense shade. Ideal for small gardens in the Mediterranean is Morus alba 'Fruitless', a sterile Mulberry tree that does not produce fruits and whose wide branches are ideal for shading terraces and pavements or creating a green carport. Discover many other shade trees in these pages, selected for their beauty and functionality.