Reviewed by Jake in Southern NJ:

I will start by saying that when it comes to trees and landscaping, I dont know much. My lawn looks terrific, but trees and shrubbery are a different story. I have a single story house with a small front yard, and 100% sunlight beating on my living room all day long. The living room is several degrees higher than the rest of the house, just because of this. So I need some shade fast in my front yard.

I found this tree by doing a simple search on Google for "fast growing tree". Within 3 days of doing that search, my hybrid poplar arrived. I was shocked to see a large root ball, and the excellent health of the tree overall. I've seen others, and they come as a stick with a single new root. Not this one, it came with a nice root ball that was ready to grow right out of the box.

I planted mine on 6/20/09, thinking it was already late in the season, and that we might not see a whole lot of growth in this year. I planted it that same day at 59 1/2 inches. By 8/4/09 I went out and measured it, and it was at 89 inches tall already. I measured it again this morning (8/30/09) and it currently sits at 103 inches tall (over 8 ft. tall!). So in a grand total of 2 months and 1 week, we have gotten a vertical growth of 43 1/2 inches.

We also have several nice branches starting to grow. When I planted it, I dug out a much larger hole in the ground, and mixed in 2 bags of good top soil, some peat moss, and some scotts planting soil. Since then, I cannot believe the speed with which this tree is growing.

I could not be happier with such a simple purchase. Thank you very much to the people growing these trees...it is a bargain of a price, and a very well cared for young tree. Hopefully at this rate, by the end of year 3 we will see some shade on our living room.

Reviewed by Bryan in Hastings, MI:

We planted 4 hybrid poplars in April of 2006 that were, once in the ground, about 4 feet tall. 3 years and 4 months later, the trees are all around 25 foot tall. I swear you can see new growth every morning when you get up. Great trees, and fun to watch grow.

Reviewed by Jason in Waco, TX:

Purchased and planted this tree in late Feb 2009. Tree is now 6 feet tall... The tree grew 5 feet in 6 months! Has leaves like you wouldn't believe. They are about 10 inches long by 8 inches wide. I'm guessing the tree will have grown to 8 feet tall by the end of summer if not more.

Reviewed by Alicia in Denton, TX:

We planted our hybrid poplar in the front yard (our first tree). It has grown so fast! The leaves are healthy and big (some are as much as 6 inches wide). Every couple of days we measure it because it is growing so fast. We planted the tree at the end of March. It is now the middle of July and the tree has grown 3 feet and 3 inches! We do have to stake the tree as it grows a little faster than it is able to support itself. It is a great tree! The neighbors have commented on watching it grow. We are talking about which shade tree to buy next for the backyard.

Reviewed by Victor in Washington, DC:

I planted the Hybrid Poplar tree in the Fall of 2008. It was 3 ft tall and of course I had my doubts. But once Spring rolled in the tree started sprouting leaves. We've gotten so much rain this spring that our tree is well over 7 feet tall and already is showing a full collection of leaves - looking like a mini tree. I placed three heavy stakes around the tree to prevent severe swaying. We've also gotten alot of wind this past spring. I guess I'm a little cautious but I'm so proud of this tree I don't want it to be uprooted. I expect to continue to grow well over 12 feet this year! So far so good, I'm very happy and excited.

Reviewed by Dean in IL:

I love my trees and I am so glad that I went to your website. These trees are great and are growing faster than any trees I have seen. I thought that a Maple tree grew quick but the Hybrid Poplar and the Royal Empress blow them away. Great Company and Great trees! Thank You for being in business and I will be buying more next spring.

Reviewed by Ted in Brentwood, TN:

Planted my tree late summer 2007. Last year was the first full year of growth and as advertised it grew about 10 feet. If the tree grows at the same pace this year my deck will have afternoon shade for the first time.

Reviewed by Ishmael in Lancaster, CA:

I ordered 40 plus trees, and they're all doing great. Easy maintenance. Fast growing. Good looking tree.

Reviewed by Mary Anne in Palm Coast, FL:

I live in Florida and the back of our home faces West. Very Hot. We planted our hybrid poplar tree right off the patio. We needed shade desparately. With any other tree we would wait years for the growth we need to get shade. Well, let me tell you everything you said about this tree is true. It is a little over a year and half and it is now 15 feet tall. We are amazed, and so are people that visit. I pointed out to them when I planted the tree or should I say stick. Now! They can't believe it is the same tree. I had intentions of purchasing two more for my son for the front of his home here in Florida.

Reviewed by Susan in Rock Springs, WY:

My hybrid poplar trees arrived in very good shape. I planted my poplars behind my vinyl privacy fence as a windbreak. The wind in Wyoming is brutal and the little trees took quite a beating last winter. I did stake them and fence them, putting up burlap as a protector. They leafed out well in the spring and looked good all summer but did not get as big as I had hoped. They probably grew 2 feet but are still not visible over my six foot fence. I am watering them with a drip system probably 2.5 gallons a day or double that when the temp is over 95 degrees. Maybe I should water more gallons less often ? The soil is very clayey but I tried to amend it well before planting. All in all I love the trees and am very satisfied with the purchase.

Reviewed by Sarah in Hattiesburg, MS:

I planted my hybrid poplar tree 2 years ago. It has done very well and has grown faster than I thought it would. I'm sure it will be a beautiful tree. It has been no trouble and is growing in somewhat rocky soil.

Reviewed by Jen in Red Bluff, CA:

We planted the Hybrid Poplar in spring of 08, it was about 3-4 feet tall. My (new) chocolate lab puppy decided to "trim" it by chewing it to about 1 foot tall. We thought it would die. It didn't. As of my last look at the tree, it stands taller than my house!!! Its about 12 feet tall right now!!! Healthy and full and the trunk is about 5 inches in diameter. If you are looking for a fast shade tree ... get this one. Thank you Fast-Growing-Trees.com!

Reviewed by Margaret in Florida:

If you want a majestic fast growing, this is it. And to top it off, the leaves are a gorgeous heart shape.

Reviewed by JR in Greenville, TX:

This tree is growing steadily after overcoming an initial shock phase. It made great strides this summer, and it's foliage is 2-3 times thicker and the height is about 1 foot taller than last summer. Tolerates drought well. Easy to plant.

Reviewed by Alex in Columbus, OH:

I got some Hybrid Poplars to help block the sun while we are outside on our deck. The trees are great so far. The are growing so fast, just as advertised. I am hoping that the are tall enough to block the sun next summer.

Reviewed by Maggie in Spring Grove, PA:

My tree grew very fast!!!! Love it, may get another one!!!!!!!

Reviewed by Tim in Grimes, IA:

Very vigorous grower! Specimen tree in front and back yards - it is a great growing tree. They have both doubled in size already. One problem we had in the back yard tree it grew so fast it doubled over - proper staking and support corrected the problem quickly. We are very happy with them.

Reviewed by Brandon in Fort Wayne, IN:

This tree is growing quite nicely even through the first harsh winter we had. It still is growing at a rapid rate. I highly recommend the Hybrid Poplar.

Reviewed by Larry in Hillsboro, TX:

When I planted 5 Hybrid Poplars in the Fall of 2007 they were just "sticks" about 4 ft. tall. I planted three of them on the west side of our home to shade two bedroom windows and two in the front yard, facing South, for landscaping.

The two in front are now about nine feet tall and the ones on the west side are about five feet tall. All are very healthy and I'm looking forward to the shade they will provide.

Reviewed by Fred in Nampa, ID:

It's growing by leaps and bounds. It has a nice shape. The trunk will probably be strong enough next year to go without being supported. A few times we thought our winds had totally blown it down, but we would stake it up again and it continued to grow.

Reviewed by Willis in Lincoln, NE:

I like the fast growth as I need shade fast. Great tree. The tree took to growing like it belonged here, it will make a great shade tree in my lawn.

Reviewed by Dave in Wisconsin:

My willows are older than the poplars and are about 15 to 20 feet tall! My poplars are newer and are about 6 to 12 feet tall! I did lose two of the Hybrid Poplars the first year, however they were replaced and the replacements are growing just fine now. Good product and good service!!

Reviewed by Carrie in Alexander, AR:

We planted our Hybrid Poplar trees last April and they've already grown about 5 feet! We're really pleased with them!

Reviewed by Mike in Albuquerque, NC:

I was suprized at the size of this bare root plant. I followed the instructions and watered as directed, & the trees quickly grew to about 6 feet tall. Thank you