Fastest Growing Trees
1 Thuja Green Giant
684
- Botanical Name:
- Thuja standishii x plicata
- Growth Per Year:
- 3-5 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 15-20 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 30-40 ft.
2 Leyland Cypress Tree
181
- Botanical Name:
- Cupressus
- Growth Per Year:
- 3-4 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 15-20 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 40-60 ft.
3 Autumn Blaze Red Maple Tree
309
- Botanical Name:
- Acer rubrum 'Autumn Blaze'
- Growth Per Year:
- 3-5 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 15-20 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 40-50 ft.
4 Willow Hybrid Tree
156
- Botanical Name:
- Salix x matsudana x alba
- Growth Per Year:
- 10-12 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 25-40 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 35-45 ft. in Rows; 50-75 ft. Alone
5 Weeping Willow
200
- Botanical Name:
- Salix babylonica
- Growth Per Year:
- 4-8 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 15-30 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 30-50 ft.
6 Black Bamboo
48
- Botanical Name:
- Phyllostachys nigra
- Mature Height:
- 15-25 ft.
7 Rainbow Eucalyptus Tree
111
- Botanical Name:
- Eucalyptus deglupta
- Mature Height:
- 60-80 ft.
8 Golden Bamboo
11
- Botanical Name:
- Phyllostachys aurea
- Mature Height:
- 30 ft.
9 Tulip Poplar
113
- Botanical Name:
- Liriodendron tulipifera
- Growth Per Year:
- Up to 6 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 10-15 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 70 ft.
10 Baby Giant Arborvitae Tree
8
- Botanical Name:
- Thuja plicata x standishii 'Virginian'
- Mature Height:
- 14 ft.
11 Dura Heat® River Birch
26
- Botanical Name:
- Betula nigra 'BNMTF'
- Growth Per Year:
- 2-3 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 15-20 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 30-40 Ft.
12 American Red Maple Tree
61
- Botanical Name:
- Acer rubrum 'Brandywine'
- Growth Per Year:
- 3-4 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 15-20 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 40-60 ft.
13 Sugar Maple Tree
20
- Botanical Name:
- Acer saccharum
- Mature Height:
- 55-75 ft.
14 Superior Hybrid Poplar Tree
118
- Botanical Name:
- Populus
- Growth Per Year:
- 8-10 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 30-40 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 40-50 ft.
15 October Glory Red Maple Tree
101
- Botanical Name:
- Acer rubrum 'October Glory'
- Growth Per Year:
- 3-5 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 15-20 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 40-50 ft.
16 Red Sunset Maple Tree
2
- Botanical Name:
- Acer rubrum ‘Red Sunset’
- Mature Height:
- 40-50 ft.
17 Mexican Fan Palm Tree
11
- Botanical Name:
- Washingtonia robusta
- Mature Height:
- 30 ft (at 10 years)
50-70 ft. (at maturity)
18 American Pillar Arborvitae
15
- Botanical Name:
- Thuja occidentalis x
- Mature Height:
- 25-30 ft.
19 Lombardy Poplar Tree
14
- Botanical Name:
- Populos nigra
- Growth Per Year:
- 8-10 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 30-40 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 40-60 ft.
20 Heritage River Birch
19
- Botanical Name:
- Betula nigra 'Cully'
- Growth Per Year:
- 3-4 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 15-20 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 40-50 ft.
21 Eucalyptus Plant
63
- Botanical Name:
- Eucalyptus cinerea
- Growth Per Year:
- 6-8 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 20-30 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 30 ft.
22 Cardinal Red™ Maple Tree
3
- Botanical Name:
- Acer rubrum 'Cardinal Red
- Mature Height:
- 40 ft.
23 Cleveland Pear Tree
60
- Botanical Name:
- Pyrus calleryana 'Cleveland Select'
- Growth Per Year:
- Up to 4 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 15-20 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 30-40 ft.
24 Celebration Maple Tree
6
- Botanical Name:
- Acer x freemanii
- Mature Height:
- 40-50 ft.
25 Silver Maple Tree
13
- Botanical Name:
- Acer saccharinum
- Mature Height:
- 50-80 ft.
26 Quaking Aspen Tree
25
- Botanical Name:
- Populus tremuloides
- Growth Per Year:
- Up to 5 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 15-20 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 40-50 ft.
27 Multiplex Bamboo
2
- Botanical Name:
- Bambusa multiplex
- Mature Height:
- 20-30 ft.
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Whether you’re looking for the fastest growing shade trees or the fastest growing trees for privacy, we’ve got you covered. From fresh florals to dazzling autumnal vibes and year-round greenery, our Fastest Growing Trees elevate your landscape in no time.
What are the Fastest Growing Trees?
From the classic Thuja Green Giant to the blazing Autumn Red Maple, our Fastest Growing Trees offer visual interest, carefree growth, and effortless benefits...fast. So, they're aptly named and gain multiple feet of growth each year. That means you get a ready-made look in no time.
When and How to Plant Your Fast Growing Trees
Generally, you should plant the Fastest Growing Trees in early spring or fall. However, you can plant in pots to stay on the porch or move indoors nearly any time of year!
Specific planting directions for each pick will depend on the variety you choose, but first, ensure you're buying for proper growing zones. Other than that, the most important factors for your Fastest Growing Trees are sunlight and watering needs.
From there, the actual planting process is simple. Find an area with the proper sunlight and well-drained soil. Then, dig a hole large enough to accommodate your tree’s root ball (with some room to grow), place your tree and backfill the soil. Finally, water the surrounding soil to settle your plant’s roots and mulch to conserve moisture.