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Browse the collection by growth speed, screening needs, planting zone, and the result you want your tree to deliver.
Fastest growers
Fastest growers
Trees That Grow 3 Feet Per Year
Trees that can approach or exceed roughly 3 feet of annual growth under good conditions.
Fastest growers
Trees That Grow 5 Feet Per Year
The fastest options in the dataset, including trees with evidence or strong estimates that reach 5 feet per year.
Fastest growers
Fastest Growing Trees in America
A ranked look at the fastest-growing trees in the current U.S.-focused inventory.
By purpose
By purpose
Fast Growing Shade Trees
Canopy trees that combine quick growth with useful shade potential.
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Fast Growing Privacy Trees
Fast growers for privacy screens, living fences, and wind protection.
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Fast Growing Evergreen Trees
Evergreen trees that add year-round screening while still putting on meaningful annual growth.
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Trees for Backyard Privacy
Privacy trees sized more naturally for residential lots and side-yard screening.
By growing zone
By growing zone
Fast Growing Trees Zone 5
Fast-growing trees that can handle USDA Zone 5 conditions.
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Fast Growing Trees Zone 6
Fast-growing trees that fit USDA Zone 6 landscapes.
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Fast Growing Trees Zone 7
Fast-growing trees that perform well in USDA Zone 7.
By outcome
By outcome
Trees That Reach 40 Feet
Trees that land near the useful middle ground of around 40 feet at maturity.
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Trees That Grow Tall Quickly
Fast-growing trees that also have meaningful mature height potential.
By outcome
Trees That Create Shade Fast
Trees that can build useful shade quickly through a mix of rapid growth and canopy size.