Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Best Fast Growing Trees

Top Fast Growing Trees


When looking for trees that grow quickly, you need to balance hardiness with convenience. Here are some good choices for fast growing trees that won’t crack or fall easily.


Crape Myrtles - These are everywhere in the Southeastern US. They grow tall enough to provide shade in just a few years, bloom through most of the summer, and have lovely fall foliage.

Northern Red Oak - This tree grows 60-75 feet tall and has a wide spreading canopy. It needs plenty of sun and well-drained soil.

Leland Cypress - This is the go-to tree if you want a privacy screen to grow up quickly. Plant in a row as the trees grow tall but are narrow.

Green Vase Zelkova - This hardy tree originated in Japan. Prefers full sun to partial shade but tolerates a wide variety of soils and condition. Drought and pollution resistance makes the zelkova a great choice along the street edge.



Sweet Bay Magnolia - Broad shiny green leaves and creamy white flowers make this a fabulous ornamental choice. Magnolia grows tall and evergreen in the South, but will do fine as a shorter, deciduous tree in colder climates.

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