It needs rich topsoil to grow strong culms and, although it can have a slow start, will spread rapidly when it approaches maturity. Its culms turn black within three years of emerging, growing 3 to 5 feet per year and reaching a peak height of 15 to 30 feet. It can grow outdoors in Zones 7 to 10 but also thrives indoors with exposure to sunlight. If you don't have the yard space for a large tree, the Black Bamboo may be a more realistic option. The Weeping Willow is a dramatic addition to any landscape, and its unique shape and branching make it quite the statement piece. At the peak of its maturity, it typically measures 30 to 40 feet but can reach 15 to 30 feet within its first three years. It grows in Zones 4 to 9 at a rate of 4 to 8 feet every year.

The Weeping Willow is a hybrid of the Peking Willow and the White Willow. As a dense branching shade tree, it can be relied upon for cool shade in the summer and astonishingly vibrant color in the fall. Once it reaches maturity it's typically between 40 and 50 feet. It grows 3 to 5 feet per year and can reach 15 to 20 feet within three years. They grow quickly in a variety of soil types, so it doesn’t take much yard prep to reap the benefits of the Leyland Cypress's privacy and fast growth.Ī hybrid blend of the Silver Maple and red maple, the Autumn Blaze Red Maple Tree isn't found naturally growing wild but can be purchased and grown in Zones 3 to 8. The Leyland Cypress is easily pruned and has aesthetically pleasing foliage that's soft to the touch. Like the Thuja Green Giant, it reaches about 15 to 20 feet after three years, but is much taller at its mature height, measuring 40 to 60 feet. It grows in Zones 6 to 10 at a rate of about 3 to 4 feet per year. The Leyland Cypress Tree is the fastest-growing privacy tree and used in horticulture to form screens from the neighbors yards. It grows in a uniform shape and height without having to be pruned or sheared, making it a low-maintenance and popular option for homeowners. It is drought tolerant, disease and insect resistant, and very adaptable. The Thuja Green Giant Tree is not only fast-growing but also incredibly resilient. After three years it can reach 15 to 20 feet and, at its mature height, it stands at 30 to 40 feet fall. The Thuja Green Giant is an evergreen tree that can grow in Zones 5 to 9 at a rate of 3 to 5 feet per year. Luckily, there are plenty of fast-growing trees that can thrive in multiple plant hardiness growing zones.

Trees present a unique opportunity to personalize your home, but the decades they can take to fully mature can be frustrating. Whether you've just moved into your home or have spent many years making it your own, there's one area that deserves special attention: your landscape and its trees.

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