Fastest Growing Trees
1 Thuja Green Giant
896
- 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
369
- 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
248
- Botanical Name:
- Cupressus
- Growth Per Year:
- 3-4 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 15-20 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 40-60 ft.
4 Weeping Willow
253
- Botanical Name:
- Salix babylonica
- Growth Per Year:
- 4-8 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 15-30 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 30-50 ft.
5 American Pillar Arborvitae
27
- Botanical Name:
- Thuja occidentalis 'American Pillar'
- Mature Height:
- 25-30 ft.
6 Willow Hybrid Tree
179
- 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
7 Red Sunset Maple Tree
10
- 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.
8 Cleveland Pear Tree
69
- 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.
9 Dura Heat® River Birch
39
- Botanical Name:
- Betula nigra 'BNMTF'
- Growth Per Year:
- 2-3 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 15-20 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 30-40 Ft.
10 Tulip Poplar
122
- Botanical Name:
- Liriodendron tulipifera
- Growth Per Year:
- Up to 6 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 10-15 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 70 ft.
11 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.
12 Sugar Maple Tree
27
- Botanical Name:
- Acer saccharum
- Growth Per Year:
- 2 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 8-10 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 55-75 ft.
13 Rainbow Eucalyptus Tree
134
- Botanical Name:
- Eucalyptus deglupta
- Growth Per Year:
- 2-3 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 10-12 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 60-80 ft.
14 Baby Giant Arborvitae Tree
24
- Botanical Name:
- Thuja plicata x standishii 'Virginian'
- Growth Per Year:
- 2 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 8-10 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 14 ft.
15 Royal Empress Tree
345
- Botanical Name:
- Paulownia elongata
- Mature Height:
- 40-50 ft.
16 American Red Maple Tree
73
- Botanical Name:
- Acer rubrum 'Brandywine'
- Growth Per Year:
- 3-4 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 15-20 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 40-60 ft.
17 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.
18 Black Bamboo
50
- Botanical Name:
- Phyllostachys nigra
- Mature Height:
- 15-25 ft.
19 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.
20 Golden Bamboo
15
- Botanical Name:
- Phyllostachys aurea
- Growth Per Year:
- 2-3 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 10-12 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 30 ft.
21 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.
22 Cardinal Red™ Maple Tree
7
- Botanical Name:
- Acer rubrum 'Cardinal Red
- Growth Per Year:
- 1-2 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 8-10 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 40 ft.
23 Mexican Fan Palm Tree
18
- Botanical Name:
- Washingtonia robusta
- Growth Per Year:
- 2-3 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 10-12 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 30 ft (at 10 years)
50-70 ft. (at maturity)
24 Celebration Maple Tree
10
- Botanical Name:
- Acer x freemanii 'Celzam'
- Growth Per Year:
- 2-3 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 10-12 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 40-50 ft.
25 Eucalyptus Plant
75
- Botanical Name:
- Eucalyptus cinerea
- Growth Per Year:
- 6-8 ft.
- Height In 3 Years:
- 20-30 ft.
- Mature Height:
- 30 ft.
- Botanical Name:
- Dendrocalamus strictus
- Mature Height:
- 10-15 ft.
27 Rufa Bamboo Plant
1
- Botanical Name:
- Fargesia rufa
- Mature Height:
- 6-10 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.