shade tree

shade tree

n. A tree planted chiefly to provide shade from sunlight.

shade′ tree`

n. a tree planted or valued for its shade. [1800–10]

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shade tree - a tree planted or valued chiefly for its shade from sunlighttree - a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms