Looking for a strong, fast growing, shade tree?
Question:I would like to get a shade tree for my front yard. I would like for it to grow fast and it would have to be strong so that it can stand up aginst heavy winds and other elements. Does anyone have any ideas of a tree for me, and where would be the best place for me to get it?
Answers:
Trees that are strong tend to grow slowly. (Consider what woods are called hardwoods--oak, ash, hickory, maple, etc. These all grow slowly.) Fast growers pose certain risks because they're weak and may have shallow root systems, too.
You may have to decide which is more important to you.
maples are always good.norway maples very thick and hearty but hard to grow grass under cause so much shade. Try another variant that is smaller and slower growing such as an ornamental maple such as crimson king...or a red or sugar maple. Also a pinoak is a nice hearty slower growing shade tree. Also bradford pear has nice blossoms and great shade. nice size. all can be bought at places like Lowes, local nurseries. Once you pick out one. Good to read up before buying just to make sure you like.
hi there,
neem tree is best choice.
with cheers,
narayan.
Go to the Jung's website. They have a hybrid poplar tree that will grow to 20 feet in 5-7 years.
We moved into this house in 1987 and planted 3 of them, and 10 years ago they were already great shade trees.
It grows fast like poplars, but is not skinny-shaped because its a hybrid. They will stand up to wind, and they are thriving through our Wisconsin winter.
I highly recommend them!
Autumn Blaze® Maple
If you want a large, fast-growing tree with spectacular fall color, Autumn Blaze® maple is an excellent choice. This dependable selection of Acer x freemanii ('Jeffsred', P.P. No 4864) is a hybrid of red (A. rubrum) and silver (A. saccharinum) maple that combines the best features of both: it has the vigor and adaptability of the silver maple along with the beauty and strength of the red maple. It has received excellent ratings from all parts of the U.S. and is also very popular in Australia, New Zealand and Canada.
This is a beautiful tree and is an excellent example of hybridization. You will not go wrong with this tree, even in the zone 7 or 8 you live in.
Lots of expert sources, I'm sure. I would call a tree trimmer!
Who sees a tree over time more than him?
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