| People love fast growing trees so they can enjoy | | | | years. Willows and poplars are in high demand |
| shade and beauty in a relatively short time, as | | | | when windbreaks and privacy screens are |
| well as add value to their property. Make sure | | | | desired, but be sure to check out what diseases |
| you have ample space available for quick species | | | | they may be vulnerable to. If you desire a |
| because many of them require a large growth | | | | temporary, quick screen, these are ideal but you |
| space, as well as room for their root structures. | | | | may want to consider planting slower-growing |
| Fast growing trees do not typically live as long as | | | | trees, found at a tree nursery or an online |
| the slower growing trees. The wood of the rapid | | | | nursery for a more permanent planting to mix |
| growing ones tends to be weaker also, so the | | | | with the fast growing trees. |
| branches are weaker at the junctures, which | | | | Evergreens are another species to consider when |
| would mean easier breakage in heavy storms or | | | | it comes to fast growing trees. Once it is |
| winds and thus requiring more maintenance. These | | | | established, the evergreen makes an ideal privacy |
| are some of the things to consider before you | | | | screen with its dense foliage and year-round |
| purchase. | | | | greenery. If you are unsure of the full-grown |
| The Leyland Cypress is an excellent choice with | | | | height or spread of a tree, check with an expert |
| its dense bluish-green branches and its ability to | | | | at a tree nursery and get all the answers you |
| grow up to three feet per year for the first few | | | | need before deciding. |