Here I reveal the fastest growing tree species.
Nothing better, in a garden, to have a beautiful tree that provides shade in summer.
In addition, it is very practical to hide from vis-à-vis with the neighbors.
But, when you plant a tree yourself, it may take some time to grow.
So, you might as well choose a variety that develops as quickly as possible to shade quickly!
Fortunately, a nurseryman gave me good advice on choosing the right tree species with rapid development.
Here are the 12 species of fast growing trees to provide shade in the garden . Watch:
The poplar (populus) is a well-known tree in French landscapes with its long column of leaves.
It is often found near wetlands or along paths.
It gives a nice shadow as well as a good screen to separate two fields for example.
Attention it needs space since it can reach more than 40 meters in adulthood and its roots are very strong.
It lives more than 400 years, because it is a really hardy tree.
The weeping willow (salix babylonica) is a tree variety that everyone loves.
Its long, drooping branches provide dense shade, not to mention this tree's beauty in a garden.
Very romantic, especially along a waterway.
It resists frost, but also loves very sunny places.
Know that it grows about 1 meter each year.
It is best planted in the fall and needs regular watering for the first 2 years.
Aspen (populus tremula) is prized both for its rapid growth and for its fall colors.
Adult, it measures about 20 meters and acclimatizes perfectly in France, except around the Mediterranean.
It is often found at the edge of the forest or as a windbreak.
It can grow about 3 meters per year when young, and quickly give a nice shade.
On the other hand, its lifespan is relatively short:about 80 years.
Who can resist the beauty of this red tree?
Its red leaves grow from September.
It grows very quickly and can reach 12 meters in height and a nice width.
Make room in your garden for it to flourish.
Cedar (arborvitae) is a fast-growing conifer that thrives particularly well in mainland France.
The little extra is that it always stays green, even in winter.
It is used as a hedge, as a windbreak line and also to shade part of the garden.
It grows very fast and needs a lot of space...
Plan before you plant it!
Black birch (betula nigra) is a medium-sized tree with off-white bark that peels off.
Its orange foliage in autumn is absolutely beautiful.
It prefers a semi-shaded area.
It can be planted alone or in a group with other birches or dogwoods.
It grows easily, lasts a long time and requires almost no care.
Be careful though, it would be allergenic for some people.
Larch (larix decidua) is a conifer that adapts everywhere.
It grows very quickly:about 1 meter per year in the first years.
It can then reach 40 meters.
Once again, allow room for planting it, its roots spread quite far from the trunk.
Surprisingly, it turns yellow in the fall and loses its needles with the first frosts.
Leyland cypress (cupressocyparis leylandii) is often used in gardens as a windbreak.
Why ? Because it grows very fast and can reach 30 meters high quickly.
Quite rustic, the cypress adapts everywhere...
...even facing the ocean or in regions with large temperature differences.
The lime tree (tilia) is very popular in gardens for the very dense shade it provides.
But also for its flowers and its incredible fragrance in June.
The lime tree needs space to grow and reach an average height of 25 meters.
Since it lives for several centuries, you should be able to enjoy it all your life!
The oleander (nerium oleander) blooms on sunny days and throughout the hot season.
If you are in a Mediterranean region, it can flourish in the ground.
For cooler regions, it can be grown under cover or in pots.
It's perfect for edging and hiding from the neighborhood.
Without pruning, it can grow up to 3 meters high.
You can often recognize the catalpa by its long, hanging beans and very wide leaves.
The catalpa (catalpa bignonioides) is really great for providing shade in a garden.
Why ? Because the sun does not pass through its foliage.
Its growth is fast and it even supports temperatures of -20°C.
Thus, it can be planted anywhere in France and it is resistant to the extreme cold of winter.
In addition, it requires little maintenance, and it does not need to be pruned.
Yet another tree that requires little maintenance and grows quickly.
The mountain ash (sorbus aucuparia) easily reaches 6 to 8 meters.
It is therefore perfectly suited to a small garden or yard.
In addition, with its airy foliage, its beautiful flowers in spring and its clusters of red fruits in autumn, it is beautiful in any season.
Its fruits attract birds, which is a good way to give life to your garden.
There you go, you now know the fastest growing trees to plant in your garden :-)
Most of these trees can be planted anywhere in France (South, West, North...), in Brittany or Normandy and even in Belgium or Quebec.
