Fastest Growing Trees
1 Thuja Green Giant
721
- 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
192
- Botanical Name:
- Cupressus
- Growth Per Year:
- 3-4 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 15-20 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 40-60 ft.
3 Willow Hybrid Tree
164
- 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
4 Baby Giant Arborvitae Tree
10
- Botanical Name:
- Thuja plicata x standishii 'Virginian'
- Mature Height:
- 14 ft.
5 Weeping Willow
202
- Botanical Name:
- Salix babylonica
- Growth Per Year:
- 4-8 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 15-30 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 30-50 ft.
6 American Pillar Arborvitae
15
- Botanical Name:
- Thuja occidentalis x
- Mature Height:
- 25-30 ft.
7 Autumn Blaze Red Maple Tree
1
- Botanical Name:
- Acer x freemanii ‘Jeffersred’
- Growth Per Year:
- 3-5 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 15-20 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 40-50 ft.
8 Autumn Blaze Red Maple Tree
315
- Botanical Name:
- Acer x freemanii ‘Jeffersred’
- Growth Per Year:
- 3-5 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 15-20 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 40-50 ft.
9 Tulip Poplar
115
- Botanical Name:
- Liriodendron tulipifera
- Growth Per Year:
- Up to 6 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 10-15 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 70 ft.
10 Superior Hybrid Poplar Tree
122
- Botanical Name:
- Populus
- Growth Per Year:
- 8-10 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 30-40 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 40-50 ft.
11 Dura Heat® River Birch
29
- Botanical Name:
- Betula nigra 'BNMTF'
- Growth Per Year:
- 2-3 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 15-20 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 30-40 Ft.
12 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.
13 Golden Bamboo
11
- Botanical Name:
- Phyllostachys aurea
- Mature Height:
- 30 ft.
14 Rainbow Eucalyptus Tree
112
- Botanical Name:
- Eucalyptus deglupta
- Mature Height:
- 60-80 ft.
15 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.
16 American Red Maple Tree
63
- Botanical Name:
- Acer rubrum 'Brandywine'
- Growth Per Year:
- 3-4 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 15-20 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 40-60 ft.
17 Lombardy Poplar Tree
13
- Botanical Name:
- Populos nigra
- Growth Per Year:
- 8-10 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 30-40 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 40-60 ft.
18 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.
19 Sugar Maple Tree
20
- Botanical Name:
- Acer saccharum
- Mature Height:
- 55-75 ft.
20 Heritage® River Birch
20
- Botanical Name:
- Betula nigra 'Cully'
- Growth Per Year:
- 3-4 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 15-20 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 40-50 ft.
21 Mexican Fan Palm Tree
11
- Botanical Name:
- Washingtonia robusta
- Mature Height:
- 30 ft (at 10 years)
50-70 ft. (at maturity)
22 Multiplex Bamboo
2
- Botanical Name:
- Bambusa multiplex
- Mature Height:
- 20-30 ft.
23 Silver Maple Tree
12
- Botanical Name:
- Acer saccharinum
- Mature Height:
- 50-80 ft.
24 Celebration Maple Tree
6
- Botanical Name:
- Acer x freemanii 'Celzam'
- Mature Height:
- 40-50 ft.
25 Cardinal Red™ Maple Tree
4
- Botanical Name:
- Acer rubrum 'Cardinal Red
- Mature Height:
- 40 ft.
- Botanical Name:
- Fargesia rufa
- Mature Height:
- 6-10 ft.
27 Red Sunset Maple Tree
2
- Botanical Name:
- Acer rubrum 'Franksred' Red Sunset
- Mature Height:
- 40-50 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.