Which trees will grow in shade?

Question:

Which trees will grow in shade?

Answer:

Locations in partial shade receive 2 to 4 hours of direct sunlight each day. Deciduous trees that can be successfully grown in partial shade include:

• serviceberry (Amelanchier species),
• American hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana),
• redbud (Cercis canadensis),
• pagoda dogwood (Cornus alternifolia),
• corneliancherry dogwood (Cornus mas),
• ironwood (Ostrya virginiana), and
• hoptree (Ptelea trifoliata).