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What is shade tolerance in a plant?

Its ability to grow in low light.

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  1. Its ability to repel insects
  2. Its ability to grow in low light ✔
  3. Its ability to survive frost

Why: Shade tolerance describes how well a plant grows when it receives little sunlight.

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Shade-tolerant plants are cool with less sun.
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Answer: Its ability to grow in low light. Shade tolerance describes how well a plant grows when it receives little sunlight.

  1. Scouting America: Plant Science www.scouting.org/merit-badges/plant-science
    Explain the following terms: hardiness zone, shade tolerance, pH
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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