About This Collection
Fast-growing trees establish canopy and privacy screens sooner than slow hardwoods. Balance growth rate with longevity, root behavior, and storm strength.
Always verify zone hardiness and mature height before planting near foundations or power lines.
Find Fast-Growing Trees → or browse the interactive directory.
Featured Plants
Flowering Dogwood
Cornus florida
Zones 5–9
Kousa Dogwood
Cornus kousa
Zones 4–8
Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis
Zones 4–9
Crabapple
Malus Prairifire
Zones 4–8
Japanese Cherry
Prunus serrulata Kwanzan
Zones 5–9
Saucer Magnolia
Magnolia x soulangeana
Zones 4–9
Star Magnolia
Magnolia stellata
Zones 4–9
Sweetbay Magnolia
Magnolia virginiana
Zones 5–9
Southern Magnolia
Magnolia grandiflora
Zones 6–10
Fringe Tree
Chionanthus virginicus
Zones 3–9
Smoke Tree
Cotinus coggygria
Zones 5–8
Chaste Tree
Vitex agnus-castus
Zones 5–9
Japanese Tree Lilac
Syringa reticulata
Zones 3–7
Yellowwood
Cladrastis kentukea
Zones 4–8
Stewartia
Stewartia pseudocamellia
Zones 5–8
Sourwood
Oxydendrum arboreum
Zones 5–9
Pagoda Dogwood
Cornus alternifolia
Zones 3–7
Paperbark Maple
Acer griseum
Zones 4–8
Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum
Zones 5–9
Red Maple
Acer rubrum
Zones 3–9
Sugar Maple
Acer saccharum
Zones 3–8
River Birch
Betula nigra
Zones 4–9
Paper Birch
Betula papyrifera
Zones 2–7
American Hornbeam
Carpinus caroliniana
Zones 3–9
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast is fast-growing?
Often 2+ feet per year under good conditions. Exact rates vary by species, soil, and water.
Are fast trees weak wooded?
Some are. PlantWise includes suitable options — check each plant's care guide for caveats.