
Both grow 6075 feet high and at least as wide.

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Look for crape myrtle varieties hardy from Zones 5 to 9. This fast-growing shade tree likes full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Leyland Cypress (Xcuprocyparis Leylandii) (Image credit: Zoonar GmbH/Alamy Stock Photo) Hardiness: USDA 6-10 (UK H6) Rate of growth: 3-4ft (90cm-1.2m) per year. Small varieties grow well in large containers mixed with other smaller plants. This is one of the best fast-growing trees for wet ground, but it will also tolerate drier, but not parched, conditions. Best Trees for Privacy that Grow Fast Bald Cypress Leyland Cypress Eastern Red Cedar Thuja Green Giant (Arborvitae) Emerald Green Arborvitae (Thuja). These four fast-growing trees will grow considerably. Grow crape myrtles as specimens and accents, narrow trees for fast shade, an allée along streets or driveways, screens, or stately groups under-planted with groundcovers, bulbs or small shrubs. Trees are the perfect accessory to any outdoor space, but waiting for them to grow can be a challenge. Crape myrtles grow to 35 feet tall and wide, depending on the cultivar. The ones that bloom in mid to late summer are especially valuable for adding color to the landscape's "dog days," but there are also some that flower in early summer. And unlike many fast-growing trees, this collection avoids the pitfalls of weak wood and a short lifespan.Ĭrape myrtle ( Lagerstroemia indica ) comes in numerous cultivars, featuring flowers in lavender, pink, purple, red or white.

Are you looking for more shade, a border for pivacy or windbreak for your outdoor spaces, but don't want to wait? These fast-growing trees will give you the coverage and color you want in a shorter period of time than most trees.
