Fastest Growing Trees
1 Thuja Green Giant
966
- 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 Autumn Blaze Red Maple Tree
350
- Botanical Name:
- Acer x freemanii ‘Jeffersred’
- Growth Per Year:
- 3-5 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 15-20 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 40-50 ft.
3 Leyland Cypress Tree
235
- Botanical Name:
- Cupressus
- Growth Per Year:
- 3-4 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 15-20 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 40-60 ft.
4 Weeping Willow
235
- Botanical Name:
- Salix babylonica
- Growth Per Year:
- 4-8 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 15-30 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 30-50 ft.
5 Superior Hybrid Poplar Tree
143
- Botanical Name:
- Populus
- Growth Per Year:
- 8-10 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 30-40 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 40-50 ft.
6 Red Sunset Maple Tree
8
- Botanical Name:
- Acer rubrum 'Franksred' Red Sunset
- Growth Per Year:
- 2-3 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 10-12 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 40-50 ft.
7 Willow Hybrid Tree
176
- 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
8 Sugar Maple Tree
24
- Botanical Name:
- Acer saccharum
- Growth Per Year:
- 2 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 8-10 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 55-75 ft.
9 American Pillar Arborvitae
25
- Botanical Name:
- Thuja occidentalis x
- Mature Height:
- 25-30 ft.
10 Baby Giant Arborvitae Tree
21
- Botanical Name:
- Thuja plicata x standishii 'Virginian'
- Growth Per Year:
- 2 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 8-10 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 14 ft.
11 Tulip Poplar
119
- Botanical Name:
- Liriodendron tulipifera
- Growth Per Year:
- Up to 6 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 10-15 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 70 ft.
12 Dura Heat® River Birch
38
- Botanical Name:
- Betula nigra 'BNMTF'
- Growth Per Year:
- 2-3 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 15-20 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 30-40 Ft.
13 Black Bamboo
50
- Botanical Name:
- Phyllostachys nigra
- Mature Height:
- 15-25 ft.
14 Cleveland Pear Tree
67
- 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.
15 Quaking Aspen Tree
28
- Botanical Name:
- Populus tremuloides
- Growth Per Year:
- Up to 5 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 15-20 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 40-50 ft.
16 Heritage® River Birch
22
- Botanical Name:
- Betula nigra 'Cully'
- Growth Per Year:
- 3-4 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 15-20 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 40-50 ft.
17 Golden Bamboo
14
- Botanical Name:
- Phyllostachys aurea
- Growth Per Year:
- 2-3 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 10-12 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 30 ft.
18 October Glory Red Maple Tree
106
- 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 Silver Maple Tree
13
- Botanical Name:
- Acer saccharinum
- Growth Per Year:
- 1-2 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 8-10 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 50-80 ft.
20 Cardinal Red™ Maple Tree
6
- Botanical Name:
- Acer rubrum 'Cardinal Red
- Growth Per Year:
- 1-2 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 8-10 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 40 ft.
21 Multiplex Bamboo
2
- Botanical Name:
- Bambusa multiplex
- Growth Per Year:
- 2-3 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 10-12 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 20-30 ft.
- Botanical Name:
- Dendrocalamus strictus
- Mature Height:
- 10-15 ft.
23 Eucalyptus Plant
74
- Botanical Name:
- Eucalyptus cinerea
- Growth Per Year:
- 6-8 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 20-30 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 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.