Fast-growing trees for a natural privacy screen
Good friends are hard to come by. But good neighbors? Even harder. So when you're tired of looking out your kitchen window at your neighbor's collection of "classic" cars, he's going to fix one up one of these days. Or maybe you're just a little tired of reminding the neighborhood kids that your ornamental pool isn't the local swimming hole; It's time to grab a shovel and dig a hole.
To plant a tree.
Geez, what did you think we were going to do?
We've all heard the old saying, "Good fences make good neighbors." But what makes great neighbors is a nice, tall privacy hedge.
When you're tossing around the idea of adding some sort of privacy feature to your yard, one of the first things people think of is a fence. But there are many great reasons to plant trees along nature trails instead. In this section, we'll look at the benefits of using trees to create privacy in your backyard. If you think trees aren't a good option because they take decades to grow, think again. We've got a few suggestions for fast-growing trees, so you don't have to worry about "he brought home another rusty clunker?" You'll have a greener fence faster than you can say. Are you waiting decades for trees to grow? How about three feet or more of growth in a year?
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Let's grow - fast
We've rounded up fast-growing trees to give you a lush, green privacy screen in no time. And we mean fast. Want privacy soon! Only trees that grow three feet or more per year made our list.
1. Leyland Cyprus
Leyland Cypress is the most planted privacy tree in the state. And for good reason—it can attract four feet of growth a year. They are not picky about soil and grow well even in areas with cold winters. Not only does this tree grow tall, but it is filled with feathery branches, making the perfect privacy screen.
Cyprus
Mature height is 40-60 feet
2. Thuja Green Giant Arborvitae
If you want to easily grow one of the best, dense foliage trees for privacy, you want Thuja Green Giant Arborvitae. I used to work for a tree care and landscaping company and we planted this in landscaping installation after landscaping installation. They are virtually indestructible - drought tolerant, immune to most pests and diseases, and you can stand there and watch them grow. The Green Giant can easily add three to five feet each year.
Thuja plicata x standishii 'Green Giant'
Mature height is 30-50 feet
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3. Hybrid poplar
If you need privacy and shade fast, look no further than the Hybrid Poplar. It is one of the fastest-growing shade trees. Why? Because it grows up to eight feet in one year. If you want to sell your home in a few years and add some easy property value, plant a hybrid poplar or two.
Populus deltoides x Bolulus nigra
Mature height is 40-50 feet
4. Chinese Pvt
Although it is not the tallest of trees, privet is a classic privacy hedge option. It grows three feet a year and fills in quickly. They hold their shape well when pruned, so they don't require frequent maintenance. Privet is drought tolerant and doesn't care about soil, making it an excellent choice for people with less than ideal growing conditions.
Ligustrum Sci
Mature height is 6-8 feet
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5. Nellie Stevens Holly
Holly is an excellent choice for a tall privacy screen or low privacy hedge. Because of its dense, prickly foliage, it makes an impenetrable living hedge that is neat and tidy. Or let it grow wild and free for a natural-looking hedge.
Grows as a tree, gaining three feet in height each year. They are excellent drought tolerant trees if you live in a dry area.
Ilex X 'Nellie R. Stevens'
Mature height is 15-25 feet
6. Italian Cyprus
For a classic look, you can't go wrong with Italian cypress. Its tall, slender silhouette evokes images of Tuscan roads lined with these silent sentinels. Although the Italian cypress doesn't grow as wide as some of the other trees on our list, it makes up for it in how quickly it grows three feet per year. If you want evergreens with a shape other than the typical cone-shaped growth look no further.
Mature height is 35-40 feet
7. Weeping willow
These magnificent trees make excellent privacy screens and shade trees. Vaping willows grow six to eight feet per year, filling out long branches. If you're looking for something more dramatic, the weeping willow is a great choice. Or the area you want to screen may have drainage problems or be a bit swampy. Rotting willow thrives in damp, wet areas.
Salix babylonica
Mature height is 30-50 feet
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