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12 Fast-Growing Shade Trees for 2022

Ah, shade. It’s what we all crave from our trees, but it can often take a long time to achieve it. Looking for faster results? Check out these 12 fast-growing shade trees.

1. Quaking Aspen (Populus tremuloides)

If there were a Guinness Book of World Records for trees, the quaking aspen would be in it — several times. First, it has the widest natural range of any tree in North America, spanning 47 degrees of latitude (equal to half the distance from the equator to the North Pole), 110 degrees of longitude (nine time zones) and elevations from sea level to timberline. It is also the largest living organism, growing in clones that reproduce primarily by sending up sprouts from their roots. And as far as the oldest … a clone in Minnesota has been estimated to be thousands of years old!

It is not a tree for all places. But planted in the right location, the quaking aspen is a delight of color, movement, and sound.

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2. Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra)

The northern red oak has been called “one of the handsomest, cleanest, and stateliest trees in North America” by naturalist Joseph S. Illick, and it is widely considered a national treasure. It is especially valued for its adaptability and usefulness, including its hardiness in urban settings. This medium to large tree is also known for its brilliant fall color, great value to wildlife.

Whether you’re selecting a tree to plant in your front yard or out on the farm, it’s a fast-growing species worth keeping in mind.

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3. Paper Birch (Betula papyrifera)

The paper birch is one of the best-loved trees of the New England landscape, even serving as the state tree of New Hampshire. This fast-grower is often planted for the beauty of its most distinctive characteristic — smooth, white bark that curls and peels once the tree matures. It also provides a splash of brilliant yellow color every fall. Being highly deer-resistant and tolerant to a wide range of soil conditions only add to the popularity of this tree.

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4. Red Sunset Maple (Acer rubrum ‘Franksred’)

Known as one of the best red maple cultivars, this tree delivers on color. Winter buds, clusters of small winter/spring flowers, leaf stems, twigs and winged summer fruits all carry a red hue. And of course, the fall show is breathtaking, with red and orange leaves blending to give a sunset effect.

The lovely red coloring, a good branch structure and a faster growth rate make the red sunset maple a welcome enhancement to any yard or public space.

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5. Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis)

The hackberry, while often forgotten by casual consumers, is commonly heralded by tree experts as “one tough tree.” Found on a wide range of soils east of the Rockies from southern Canada to Florida, these trees thrive in a broad span of temperatures and on sites that vary from 14 to 60″ of annual rainfall. They can even stand up to strong winds and tolerate air pollution.

All of this hardiness adds up to a good landscape choice, particularly if you’re looking for an energy-conserving shade tree that doesn’t require watering.

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6. Pin Oak (Quercus palustris)

“The pin oak pleases me for reasons I cannot wholly explain,” wrote nature writer Hal Borland in A Countryman’s Woods.

But homeowners and city foresters are pleased with this tree for very specific reasons: strong wood; dense shade; tolerance of many soil conditions, heat, soil compaction and air pollution; free from most major pests; pleasing to the eye in all seasons; and easy to plant. Needless to say, this faster-growing oak is a common sight in yards, along streets and throughout parks.

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7. River Birch (Betula nigra)

As its name suggests, the river birch naturally grows along riverbanks. But as a landscape tree, it can be planted almost anywhere in the U.S. The species is valued for its relatively rapid growth, tolerance of wetness and some drought, unique curling bark, spreading limbs, and relative resistance to birch borer.

This tree also puts on a nice fall show, adding a splash of brilliant yellow fall color.

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8. Northern Catalpa (Catalpa speciosa)

This is a tree that demands your attention. White, showy flowers. Giant heart-shaped leaves. Dangling bean-like seed pods. Twisting trunk and branches. How could you not stop to take it in? And with all of these unique features, the northern catalpa is popular with kids as well.

While not ideal for every location, this unique and hardy tree is a fast grower that finds a home in parks and yards throughout the country.

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9. American Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua)

The American sweetgum — with its star-shaped leaves, neatly compact crown, interesting fruit, and twigs with unique corky growths called wings — is an attractive shade tree. It has become a prized specimen in parks, campuses, and large yards across the country.

If you’ve got the space and are looking to add some fall color, this tree is a sure bet. The glossy green leaves turn beautiful shades of yellow, orange, red, and purple in the autumn.

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10. Tuliptree (Liriodendron tulipifera)

One can argue about whether the “tulips” are the outline of its leaves or its cup-shaped flowers. But both undoubtedly contributed to the fanciful name given to this tree by early settlers. And the tuliptree is still beloved for its beauty today, serving as the state tree of Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee. It is the tallest of the eastern hardwoods — and a rapid grower when conditions are right.

This is a stunning tree that grows quickly and doesn’t suffer from many pest problems.

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11. Dawn Redwood (Salix babylonica)

An impressive tree by any standard, the dawn redwood is relatively carefree and fast-growing. Its fine, feathery leaves are certainly a standout feature, and even though this tree is deciduous, it produces rounded cones. The dawn redwood was long thought to be extinct — with evidence of its existence found among dinosaur fossils — until it was discovered alive and well in a rural, mountainous area of China. It is now grown worldwide.

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12. Sun Valley Maple (Acer rubrum ‘Sun Valley’)

Wanting the quick-growing shade and fall beauty of a maple tree without the “helicopters”? Look no further. The sun valley maple offers brilliant red fall color and a symmetrical oval crown — but it won’t produce any seeds. This tree is also a low-maintenance choice that is easy to grow.

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The best fast-growing shade trees for your yard

When it comes to your landscaping, “throwing shade” has nothing to do with slick comments and side-eyes. Rather, it’s all about selecting the right trees to provide protection from the sun and create an environment that offers serenity and boosts curb appeal.

Other benefits of shade trees include:

But, some of these trees grow a bit slowly, taking years to provide the benefits you want. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the best fast-growing shade trees to plant in your front yard or backyard. Let’s take a look.

11 Fast-Growing Shade Trees for Your Yard

1. Red maple (

acer rubrum)Photo Credit: Pikrepo

Named for its brilliant fall color — red-orange leaves against even redder stems — this deciduous tree makes an excellent choice for an accent in your landscape design. Depending on the type, red maples may produce golden-yellow leaves, instead of red ones. Besides fall interest, this tree also offers bursts of small, red blooms in early spring.

USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 to 9
Examples of red maple cultivars: Autumn Blaze, Brandywine, and Embers
Care: Low-maintenance. Needs full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
Growth rate: 13 to 24 inches per year; matures at a height of 40 to 70 feet.
Flowering: Yes; small, red blooms in early spring
Cost: Purchase a bare-root tree ($19) or potted plant ($53) at the Arbor Day Foundation.

2. Tulip poplar (

liriodendron tulipiferal)Photo Credit: Pixabay

One of the largest, fast-growing shade trees, the tulip poplar reaches heights of up to 120 feet. When choosing a location, make sure it’s one that offers plenty of room for this tree to grow and spread. Thriving in full sun or partial shade, this deciduous tree does tend to drop petals and sap, so keep that in mind, too.

USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 to 9
Examples of tulip tree cultivars: Arnold, Little Volunteer, and Fastigiatum
Care: Water and fertilize regularly until established. Mulch to protect roots/maintain moisture.
Growth rate: 3 feet per year.
Flowering: Yes; yellow, green, or orange flowers in spring to early summer.
Cost: Live plants range from around $20 to more than $100.

3. Weeping willow (

salix babylonica)Photo Credit: Pixabay

Quite the statement maker, weeping willows boast a rounded crown of drooping (“weeping”) leaves that are green in spring and summer and yellow in fall, just before they drop. Give this deer-resistant tree a large area to grow — bonus points if that area is near standing water, such as a pond or lake. 

USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 to 8
Examples of weeping willow cultivars: Scarlet Curls, Tristis, and Umbraculifera
Care: Fertilize until established. Grow in full sun. 
Growth rate: 10 feet per year; maturing to a height of about 40 feet.
Flowering: Yes, but yellow blooms are not of any decorative value.
Cost: Prices range from $15 to more than $100, depending on size.

4. Nuttall oak (

quercus texana)Photo Credit: Krzysztof Ziarnek / CC BY-SA 4.0

Of the more than 500 species of oak trees, there are several that work well as shade trees and also have a rapid growth rate. The nuttall oak, for instance, adds up to 2 feet of height each year. Characterized by its reddish-brown acorns, this deciduous tree provides bursts of fall color with red-orange leaves.

Other fast-growing oak trees that provide shade include:

USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 to 9
Examples of oak tree cultivars: Sangria and Arcade 
Care: Easy. Soil can be wet or dry, but preferably acidic. Plant in full sun.
Growth rate: Up to 4 feet per year; matures to a height of 40 to 60 feet.
Flowering: Inconspicuous, brown flowers in spring.
Cost: Live plants cost around $100.

5. Silver maple (

acer saccharinum)Photo Credit: Pixabay

Courtesy of its green leaves’ silvery undersides, the silver maple not only offers nice shade to your landscape design, but also a hint of shimmer. And, since this tree can flourish in just about any soil condition — including super wet ones — it makes an excellent choice for a rain garden.

USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 to 9
Examples of silver maple cultivars: Blair, Lutescens, and Silver Queen
Care: Requires full sun or partial shade and 10 feet of space for roots to spread.
Growth rate: More than 2 feet per year; matures up to 80 feet tall/50 feet wide.
Flowering: Non-showy gold, green, or red blooms in winter and spring.
Cost: Get a bare-root tree for around $15.

6. Sycamore (

platanus occidentalis)Photo Credit: Pixabay

Brimming with majesty, the towering sycamore graces large landscapes with shade in spring and summer and bursts of fall color in autumn. Deer-resistant, but attractive to birds for food and shelter, this deciduous tree needs full sun and well-drained soil. Surround it with coniferous evergreens to protect it from the wind.

USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 to 9
Examples of sycamore cultivars: Howard, Bloodgood, and Liberty
Care: Water regularly to avoid pest/disease problems and encourage growth; mulch in winter to maintain moisture; and prune occasionally.
Growth rate: About 2 feet per year; can grow as tall as 100 feet.
Flowering: Yes; inconspicuous yellow, green, or red flowers in spring.
Cost: Live plants typically cost between $100 and $150.

7. Japanese zelkova (

zelkova serrata)Photo Credit: David J. Stang / CC BY-SA 4.0 

If you’re looking for a shade tree that will thrive in an urban setting, consider the Japanese zelkova. Tolerant of pollution, wind, heat, drought, and a variety of soil types, this deciduous tree is perfect as a specimen plant. Come fall, enjoy watching the usually green leaves turn copper, gold, orange, and reddish-purple.

USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 to 8
Examples of zelkova cultivars: Autumn Glow, Spring Grove, and Wireless
Care: Full sun/partial shade and well-drained soil; prune every fall.
Growth rate: 1 to 2 feet per year; can reach height of 80 feet.
Flowering: Non-showy, green flowers in spring.
Cost: Young, bare-root trees will run you about $20.

8. Northern catalpa (

catalpa speciosa)Photo Credit: Plant Image Library from Boston, USA / CC BY-SA 2.0 

The northern catalpa, with its name derived from the Native American word kutuhlpa (which means “head with wings” and describes the flashy bell-shaped blooms), is a drought-tolerant tree that is a welcome addition to a spring landscape. The catalpa’s very large, green leaves are another showstopper. Plant it in full sun or partial shade for best results.

USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 to 8
Examples of northern catalpa cultivars: Hiawatha 2, Aurea, Nana
Care: Easy. Water when soil is dry; fertilize and prune yearly in spring.
Growth rate: 1 to 2 feet each year; matures at up to  60 feet tall/ 40 feet wide.
Flowering: Yes; showy and fragrant white flowers in spring and summer seven years after planting.
Cost: Plan to spend around $12 to $15 for a small, live plant.

9. Quaking aspen (

populus tremuloides)Photo Credit: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters/CC BY 2.0 

At the slightest breeze, and because of this tree’s flattened stalks, the quaking aspen’s leaves tremble, triggering a calming, rustling sound. Boasting “the widest natural range of any tree in North America” (and being the largest living organism in the world), the quaking aspen also can produce clones that are able to live for thousands of year. One in Minnesota is thought to be about 8,000 years old! Another plus? The quaking aspen’s brilliant, yellow fall foliage.

USDA Hardiness Zone: 1 to 7
Example of quaking aspen cultivar: Prairie Gold
Care: Plant in moist, well-drained soil.
Growth rate: More than 2 feet per year; reaches a height of up to 50 feet.
Flowering: Blue or silver ones in spring.
Cost: Depending on size, live plants can run between $9 and more than $100.

10. Dawn redwood (

metasequoia glyptostroboides)Photo Credit: Pixabay

A deciduous conifer, the dawn redwood is deer-resistant and tolerant of standing water, which makes it an optimal choice for a water garden. Flourishing in the world since the dinosaur era (literally), this tree offers ornamental interest in fall when its bright green leaves turn an orange- or reddish-brown color.

USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 to 8
Examples of dawn redwood cultivars: Miss Grace, Ogon, and Gold Rush
Care: Low; needs full sun and well-drained soil.
Growth rate: Up to 3.5 feet per year; matures to height of up to 100 feet.
Flowering: Yes; inconspicuous copper-colored flowers.
Cost: Buy a bare-root tree for around $30.

11. Paper birch (

betula papyrifera)Photo Credit: Pixabay

The dazzling part of this tree? The paper birch’s peeling, white bark. Revealing another layer that’s an orange-brown color, the paper birch tree is a known water-lover that thrives best in cooler climates. Its thin canopy of leaves provides patches of shade, and its dark green leaves turn bright yellow in autumn.

USDA Hardiness Zone: 2 to 7
Examples of paper birch cultivars: Snowy, Chickadee, and Renaissance Reflection
Care: Full sun or partial shade in a variety of soil types; fertilize and mulch every spring.
Growth rate: 1 to 2 feet per year; matures at up to 70 feet tall and 35 feet wide.
Flowering: Ornamental catkin flowers in copper or green each spring.
Cost: Prices range from $15 to $50, depending on size.

Fast-Growing Shade Trees: Other Things to Know

What is the fastest-growing shade tree?

Of the 11 listed here, the one that grows the fastest is the weeping willow — it adds about 10 feet to its height each year, topping out at 40 feet. Next in line are the nuttall oak at 4 feet per year, the dawn redwood at 3.5 feet per year, and the tulip poplar at 3 feet per year.

When to Call a Landscaping Pro

Ordering and planting young trees can be a DIY job, and as long as you’re sure you’ve chosen the right tree for the right place, you should be good to go. But, if the idea of planting a whole entire tree, no matter the size, overwhelms you, get help from a certified arborist or landscaping pro. 

A landscaping pro or certified arborist will  help you select a location, choose the right tree to match your design goals, and ensure the tree(s) are planted correctly.

The perfect shady spot for reading and sipping iced tea? Coming right up!

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names and descriptions of the best species

Landscaping a suburban area "from scratch" takes several years. Thin seedlings do not immediately turn into mature trees, under the dense crown of which you can hide from the hot summer sun. First they need to go through the process of getting used to a new place, take root well, and then grow branches. The process of improving the land allotment will go faster if you plant fast-growing trees and shrubs, which will change the appearance of the cottage in just 3-4 years.

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The fastest growing trees

The fastest growing eucalyptus tree : in the first 3 years it can grow up to 10 m, and by the tenth year of life it can grow up to 25 meters. Unfortunately, in most regions of Russia eucalyptus is not grown, as it is a tree of tropical and subtropical climate. Other tree species are suitable for Russian latitudes, which, although inferior in growth to eucalyptus, , are also fast-growing.

Annual growth birch at the peak of its development can reach 2 m, and it is considered the fastest growing tree in the temperate latitudes of Russia. Birch quickly forms a crown, increases the diameter of the trunk, and in 4 years grows into a fairly large tree. The most common types of birches in the Russian open spaces drooping and curly .

White willow occupies the second place in terms of growth intensity. You can root a small twig, and with sufficient soil moisture, it will turn into a sprawling tree in 5 years.

Very fast growing poplar , especially its pyramidal forms, forming narrow, upward-looking crowns. But there is little benefit from one plant on the site, and in order to protect the site from the wind or create a dense shade, you need to plant at least 3-4 poplars nearby.

White locust - a tall tree with a spreading crown, blooming with fragrant white inflorescences from May to June. The plant belongs to the genus Robinia , and is not related to the genus acacia , inhabitants of the southern regions, which do not differ in rapid growth rates.

Among the deciduous species can also be distinguished maple, elm and ash , as well as bird cherry and aspen . In general, all tall deciduous trees grow quickly enough to reach the "adult" habitus.

Interesting. All trees do not grow in the same way throughout their lives. At first, they intensively add in volume and height, and from about the age of 10, the pace gradually decreases. For each plant, a decline in development occurs at a different stage of growth, but it occurs in deciduous and coniferous species in almost the same way.

Fast-growing trees for summer cottages

In landscaping a suburban area, you can use maples , birches and other tree species, but most often they are planted outside the fence. Usually other crops are used inside the land plot: ornamental, fruit, coniferous, medium and low-growing plants.

Ornamental deciduous

Trees with an unusual crown shape and non-standard leaf color look beautiful on an open lawn. They are planted in small groups, singly, or as a background for flower beds.

Beautiful garden trees:

Ornamental deciduous trees are planted in the most visible places: near the gazebo, near the terrace, in the center of the flower arrangement, near the artificial pond. The place should be open or with a light, openwork shadow at noon. In dense shade, beautifully colored leaves lose their color, and with it their elegance.

Fast-growing conifers

Compared to deciduous trees, conifers grow much more slowly, but there are also leaders among them. Large growth gives a large increase, and the first place is occupied by larches, Siberian and European .

Under favorable conditions, they grow by 1 m per year. This is the only coniferous plant that drops its needles for the winter: in autumn they turn yellow, and fall off with the onset of frost. In winter, the bare branches of larch are not a very attractive sight, so it is not as often used in landscape design as other representatives of conifers.

Norway spruce adds about 60 cm in one season, and that's a lot. Of course, after reaching a certain height, the growth rate slows down, but by this time the plant reaches about 2/3 of its final height.

From other types of spruce, Serbian spruce can be used to quickly improve the site.

Very fast growing tree - metasequoia . This is a coniferous tree of the cypress family, in adulthood reaching 35 m in height. A powerful trunk in diameter often reaches 2 m. Frost resistance (the plant can withstand up to - 35 C) allows you to grow metasequoia in regions located at the same latitude as the Moscow region and St. Petersburg.

Gaining green mass very quickly Giant thuja folded . The main thing is to provide it with conditions suitable for growth: drained soils, well-lit areas.

Fir trees do not belong to fast-growing plants, but among them there are varieties that grow relatively quickly: Veycha, Unicolor, Caucasian .

Important. Conifers should not be expected to start gaining mass immediately after planting. They take about 2 years to acclimate to their new location , after which they rapidly accelerate growth.

Fast-growing fruit trees

Fruit trees grow somewhat more slowly than ornamental and forest trees. This is explained by the fact that during the period of fruit ripening, the growth of the vegetative mass slows down significantly. This does not apply to plants bearing fruit in early summer: their growth is not limited by fruit development and continues even after harvest.

Fast growing sweet cherry . Freed from berries in June, it continues its vegetative growth until August. The same can be said about the cherry: it quickly takes root and grows, the main thing is that the crown is well lit by the sun.

Good growing black and white mulberries . Moreover, it responds well to spring pruning: even if you completely cut off the branches and leave short branches, you can count on rapid growth this year.

Apple and pear trees grow more slowly, but with proper care at first they can add up to 60 cm over the summer.

Fast-growing shrubs for dachas

Along with trees, deciduous, coniferous and berry bushes are grown in summer cottages. In small areas, they can be found even more often than trees, since the compactness of the crown saves space. In addition, shrubs are more versatile: they are used for zoning the site, creating hedges, being introduced into flower arrangements and flower beds.

Fast-growing coniferous shrubs

Quite fast growing Cossack juniper (Juniperus Sabina) . It grows intensively in width, forming dense arrays. It has the ability to take root by shoots: branches that are inclined and in contact with moist soil take root and give new shoots.

Horizontal juniper (Juniperus horizontalis) does not lag behind its Cossack relative in growth rate - its annual growth is 15 cm. Rising above the ground by only 30 cm, in a horizontal plane it can cover an area of ​​5 m.

To quickly fill the garden, it is recommended to buy coniferous plants at the age of 4-5, always in containers. Planting is carried out with minimal damage to the root system, due to which adaptation is quick and painless, and the plant gives good growth already in the year of planting.

Deciduous shrubs

Deciduous ornamental shrubs can change the landscape in just 2-3 years, as many of them grow very quickly. The following plants are in the top 6 in terms of the rate of growth of green mass:

Berry bushes

The use of fruit-bearing fast-growing shrubs in landscaping gives two advantages: edible (or medicinal) fruits and a beautiful landscape in 3-4 years. Gooseberries or currants are hardly suitable for these purposes, since they do not have a high growth rate, but there are other, faster-growing species.

Irga is a fast growing shrub plant resistant to low temperatures and dry soil. The fruits are small (1 cm in diameter), blue-black or red-violet, with a bluish bloom. It grows very quickly with root shoots that can be used for reproduction. Winter-hardy varieties with delicious sweet berries: Regent, Nelson, Slate .

Blue honeysuckle is a shrub 2.5 m high, fast growing, winter-hardy, cultivated for berries and as an ornamental plant. The berries are edible, blue with a bluish bloom, their appearance vaguely resembles a Hungarian plum.

Other types of honeysuckle cultivated in temperate latitudes are honeysuckle honeysuckle (climbing shrub, shoots up to 6 m, berries not edible), and common honeysuckle, or forest (shrub 2.5 m high, berries small, bright red, poisonous ).

Fast growing grapes : the vine grows back quickly even after major pruning. Used to create shady alleys, gazebos, beautiful green walls.

Fast-growing shrubs for hedges

This may sound a little hackneyed, but fast-growing shrubs are indispensable when creating a hedge. From it you can quickly "grow" a very dense, impenetrable fence of any height.

Free-growing hedges

If the plant fence will not be cut, highly ornamental plants can be selected. Barberry (Amur and common ) is a fruit-bearing shrub with berries rich in vitamins K and C. Thunberg barberry has a particularly attractive appearance with graceful, sloping branches, completely strewn with small burgundy-red leaves.

snowberry 9 is suitable for zoning the site0010 . Its fruits in the form of white balls remain on thin branches almost all winter. Easily tolerates a haircut, is characterized by unpretentiousness in relation to the composition of the soil.

To protect the land plot from the side of the street, thorny plants are suitable, for example, blackthorn and wild rose . True, the wild rose has a “habit” to grow uncontrollably, so it should immediately take the territory away, enclosing it with a border.

Molded hedges

For a sheared green hedge, densely leafy, abundantly branching shrubs are selected, that is, having a dense dense crown. The advantage of a molded fence is its compactness: it occupies a strictly limited space, does not block the view. They grow quickly and at the same time easily tolerate a haircut common privet, hawthorn, cotoneaster, willow shrub.

Cotoneaster lustrous

Conifers used in free-growing and shaped hedges. Growing fast western thuja . The most unpretentious variety " Brabant ", the annual growth of which is up to 30 cm. You can also plant a hedge from the western arborvitae Columna and Smaragd .

Thuya Columna

Norway spruce and prickly spruce are used to create impenetrable thorny hedges, and virginian juniper is used for zoning the site.

Planting a hedge, you can combine plants of different heights and colors of foliage, creating a unique landscape. Fast-growing shrubs and conifers in this creative work are excellent material.

In the end, I would like to say that trees, just like any living creatures, need care and maintenance: pruning, proper soil, protection from diseases and pests. It is not enough just to plant a seedling and forget about it. Care manuals can be found on the Internet, as well as information on protection against diseases (fungicides) and pests (insecticides such as Coragen, KS Expert Garden and Confidor Extra).

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Fastest growing plants and trees

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There are a large number of fast-growing trees and plants on the planet. Strong rivals can be called poplar, sequoia. Duckweed and liana can rise quite rapidly and spread.

In fact, people have become interested in fast-growing plants for a reason. After all, such representatives of nature provide impressive resources for industry. Such trees and plants contribute to a stable harvest, help people preserve the beauty and cleanliness of the environment.

Seventh place

Acacia

Acacia is a tree up to 25 m high and with a trunk diameter of up to 1.2 m. - up to 4-5 m with a trunk girth of 3-4 cm. At the age of 12-15 years, the tree reaches 15-18 m. A stable elevation of trees ends by 25-30 years.

Some varieties of acacia are suitable for cooking. The seeds are rich in protein, they are used for baking bread. Acacia roots and juice are added to various dishes. People cook pancakes with the flowers of the plant. Acacia wood is suitable for furniture production.

Sixth place

The tallest tree species in the world

The giant sequoia is ranked sixth in terms of growth. The height of old trees can reach up to 100 meters with a trunk diameter of 10-12 m. The tree grows by 120-150 cm per year for 10 years and then can add 60 cm during each subsequent year for 30 years. Sequoia is able to continue to increase in diameter every year .

Studies have shown that the sequoia, called General Sherman's tree, has grown 100 cm in girth in 40 years. The highest sequoia was found in 2006 and its height was 115.61 m. 15 trees have a height exceeding 110 m, and more than 47 trees - 105 m.

Fifth Place

Deltoid Poplar

Eastern Cottonwood is a fast growing tree along streams, rivers and lowlands native to North America. Deltoid poplar grows by 300-450 cm per year and is able to repeat this figure for long years. Even if the growth phase is completed, the tree continues to grow and rises by 150 cm per year for 25 years.

Fourth place

Lesser duckweed

Lesser duckweed grows at a high rate. These are tiny perennial plants that float in large numbers on the surface of stagnant waters. Every 30 hours, representatives of its different species are able to go through a complete life cycle again. Theoretically, if duckweed could constantly grow with great productivity, it would be able to create 4 Earth masses in 4 months.

Third place

Hybrid poplar

Hybrid poplar is a shady tree that reaches 8 m in 5 years, which makes it popular in industries. If you cut it down at this age, a new tree will sprout from the stump, and so 5 trees can be grown on one root. The trunk diameter is 30-35 cm. Poplar grows on moist soil and is able to reclaim the soil in the process of growth. The tree is considered a natural water filter. Poplars can rise up to 300 cm per year. These are powerful trees, towering 40-45 m and sometimes 60 m.

Poplar wood is used in the construction of railways. It is light, white and easily processed, therefore it is used as a raw material for the production of paper, rayon, as well as match straws, and furniture.

Second place

Aubert's fallopia

Aubert's fallopia from the family of vines, this representative of fast-growing vines is popularly called buckwheat. It grows in the warm temperate and subtropical regions of Eurasia and North America. Such a vine grows by 8 meters per year and can gradually grow up to 15 meters. This plant is a good choice for decorating a fence, gazebos.

The fastest growing plant in the world

The fastest growing plant in the world is bamboo . It is growing so rapidly that it can be a good reason to create ecologically clean areas in the shortest possible time. The bamboo root has a special structure that allows one rhizome to produce multiple shoots. There are over 140 types of bamboo and some of them are can grow up to 10 cm per day . Bamboo is used as a building material, as well as for the manufacture of wind musical instruments.

The rating of the fastest growing plants and trees was:

  1. Bamboo - height per year 35 m;
  2. Fallopia aubert (kind of liana) - height per year 8 m;
  3. Duckweed - 5 meters per year;
  4. Hybrid poplar - 4-4.

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