Having to wait decades for trees to mature just is not in the cards for most homeowners. You plant a small tree with high expectations, but year after year, you still do not see much progress. There is some good news. Fast-growing trees that can help you bring your outdoor space into something lush, shaded, and privacy faster than you can ever imagine.
Why Use Fast-Growing Trees?
Rapid Shade Spaces
Imagine you decided to plant a few new trees during spring; a handful of them developed into nice tall trees, giving full shade just a few years after they were planted. These trees would grow fast and broad, gently covering on your backyard under shade. This shade will cool down the house and keep it cooled enough to save electricity bill during the hot summer days.
Privacy without the Wait
Do not want to stare into your neighbor’s yard every morning? Plant fast growing trees as natural screens. They create dense green walls that block unwanted views and cut wind, too—no decades-long wait for privacy.
Instant Curb Appeal
There is nothing quite as powerful as renovating a landscape as the planting of establishedtrees. Using wisely chosen fast-growing trees, your landscape can be transformed from unexciting to stunning in a third of the typical timeframe.
Stabilize Soil & and Attract Wildlife
Several of these trees are dual-purpose. They hold soil in place, prevent erosion, and support birds and other wildlife life within a handful of planting years.
Fastest Growing Top Tree Choices
These are some fast-growing trees that homeowners and landscapers count on:
Tulip Trees
Fast-growing—at 6” to 12” annually—and gives you thick coverage in no time. Perfect for windscreen or screening. It can thrive on a wide range of soils and does not need a lot of upkeep.
Bald Cypress
This tough, evergreen tree grows 12”-15” annually and forms a dense, solid border. It is also disease- and pest-resistant, a big plus.
River Birch Clump
Need a shaded area in a hurry? This tree can grow 12”-15” annually. Its spread and height are ideal for larger lots or instant coverage from above.
Red Maple
Loved for its bright red autumn hue and dignified growth rate 13”–15” inches per year. Maples are tolerant of a number of soils and unites beauty and shade.
Things to Remember Before You Plant
Yes, fast growth is great, but it has a couple of trade-offs to consider before you plant:
Weaker Wood
Many quick-growers won’t live as long as their slower-growing counterparts. If you’re planning decades, consider mixing in some long-lasting species, like Oaks or Locust Trees too. The fast ones can provide shade while the slow ones take root.
They’re Thirsty
To support all that growth, such trees tend to require interval watering, particularly in the first years.
Pests and diseases are also more susceptible to some of the fast growing trees. A little routine treatment will suffice.
Final Thought
Take time to do it right and select the appropriate tree, you do not need to wait to have a beautiful yard that is functional as well. The canopy of the trees will provide shade, provide privacy, and make your landscape more youthful just within a number of years.
If you need assistance in selecting the correct trees in the Omaha area, or need someone out to discuss options. We will be glad to assist. Contact us via e-mail [email protected] or Call or text at 402-249-6466 to request a free site visit.
