Shade trees are trees that provide shade and are often planted in parks, gardens, and other outdoor areas. Elms (4 letters) are deciduous trees with a vase-shaped crown and serrated leaves. Lindens (7 letters) are also deciduous trees with heart-shaped leaves and fragrant flowers. OAKS (4 letters) are large, evergreen trees with lobed leaves and acorns. Beeches (7 letters) are deciduous trees with smooth bark and oval leaves. MAPLES (6 letters) are deciduous trees with opposite leaves and winged fruits. Sycamores (9 letters) are deciduous trees with mottled bark and palmately lobed leaves.