Michigan Trees

Homeowners in the Great Lakes State often come to the Fast Growing Trees Nursery when they’re looking for a fast-growing shade tree to enhance their residential landscape. The type of trees you plant in Michigan will depend on where you live – Flatlands, Lake Michigan Shoreline, Sunrise Side, Copper Country, The Dunes, The Straits, Saginaw Valley, or the Motor City – and the benefits you expect from the tree.

The Best Trees for Planting in Michigan

Other outstanding Michigan tree choices will always include specimens that are highly adaptable to the unique climate of the varied Michigan regions. Michigan has a mild climate with well-defined seasons. If you live in the southern regions, you’ll enjoy warm temperatures and a longer frost-free period than your northern neighbors. Before you choose your trees, it’s advisable to consider your climate and soil type.

We know you want fast-growing trees that hardy, and are perhaps even native to the Great Lake State such as the white dogwood. For shade from that Michigan summer sun, we suggest American Elm, the Cleveland Pear, or one of our many Maple trees.

If you’re looking to plant a row of evergreens, try our Thuja Giant or Leyland Cypress. They both grow quickly to form a uniform, living green wall. Unlike other trees that are prone to many diseases, these evergreens are disease resistant as well as fast-growing.

When you want to brighten your landscape, consider flowering trees like the Kwanzan. This tree grows well in Michigan and as well as its burgeoning spring flowers, it is also large enough to also be a shade tree. Some of the best trees for Mich. landscapes will be found at Fast Growing Trees Nursery.

A Large Variety of Trees for Michigan

Wherever you live in the Mitten – the North Woods, Mid-Michigan, along Base Line, in the Thumb or the Upper Peninsula – we have the trees for your unique region. Our wide selection of trees for Michigan is sure to provide some colorful and practical solutions for the home landscape.

The Michigan state tree is the Eastern White Pine; a tree that grows up to 80 ft. tall. It has a layered form, with horizontal branches and a rounded crown.

Kalkaska soil is the official Michigan state soil. It is found in both peninsulas of Northern Michigan. Kalkaska soil is comprised of layers of different kinds of sand from glacier deposits. The southern half of the Lower Peninsula enjoys some of the most fertile soil in the USA, making home gardening and landscaping a joy that is easily accomplished. Michigan also has areas of heavy clay as well as shifting sand which can be amended by adding organic matter for success raising fast-growing trees.