March
2011
Fast Growing Trees For Your Home Or Property1
Empress - This is the ultimate in fast growing trees, with growth rates averaging about 12 feet every year. Plan on it getting to 60 feet tall as well. Some areas restrict this species ( it can be considered invasive), so make sure it is okay to plant in your area. If so, you will enjoy a nice shade tree with lavender flowers.
Sweetgum - Most people know this tree for the round, spiky yellow or red seed pods it drops in the fall. But if you don’t mind the mess, a sweet gum tree is a beautiful shade-tree option. In addition to growing 1-4 feet per year, depending on conditions, they can get up to 80 feet high. One more big bonus - they have gorgeous fall foliage.
Zelkova. A truly spectacular shade tree with arching branches and dark green, shiny leaves. It can reach 70 feet, and the leaves will turn beautiful shades of red and orange in autumn. This tree is popular for it’s pollution resistance.
Willow. This popular tree doesn’t just come in the weeping variety. There are hundreds of types to choose from! You’ll have to do research to find the one that best suits your needs, but the tallest can get to 80 feet high. Faster growing types will shoot up 8 feet in a year.
Crape Myrtle - While these trees don’t get as tall as some others (only 15-25 feet or so), they are a fantastic flowering tree. Your landscape will be very much beautified with masses of white, pink, red, even lavender blooms. They will grow at a rate of about 2-3 feet per year. Another bonus with these trees - after they’re established they are drought-resistant.
If you want your fast growing trees to reach their true potential in terms of yearly growth, you will need to care for them properly. If you order them online, follow the directions that come in the package. If the trees came without directions, you can check the library, online guides, or ask a professional near you. If you purchase a tree from a nursery, be sure to ask the nursery workers for special care tips relevant to your area.
Looking to find out more about fast growing trees, then visit HomeFellas and you will learn about even growing zones!