Fast-growing trees are among the most effective ways to quickly transform a landscape, whether you want privacy, shade, or to restore natural habitat. At TN Nursery, our team brings decades of hands-on horticultural experience to help gardeners select trees that establish and thrive in the long term.
As a trusted grower since 1959 and a supplier to major U.S. landmarks, including the Washington Monument and Arlington National Cemetery, we deliver authoritative guidance rooted in real-world planting success. These support everything we recommend to homeowners, landscapers, and restoration professionals.
Why Fast Growing Trees Are So Valuable
Fast growing trees create an immediate sense of maturity and structure in the landscape. Gardeners choose them for rapid privacy screening, quick shade, and erosion control. These trees also play an important ecological role, supporting birds, pollinators, and soil health much sooner than slow-growing species.
At TN Nursery, our bare-root fast-growing trees arrive dormant and ready to grow once planted, allowing roots to establish quickly and accelerate upward growth. Because they ship bare root, customers benefit from stronger root development, easier handling, and less transplant shock, all essential for fast establishment.
Best Fast-Growing Trees for American Landscapes
Tulip Poplar
The Tulip Poplar Tree is one of the fastest-growing native shade trees, known for its tall, straight growth and distinctive tulip-shaped flowers. It thrives in full sun, adapts to many soils, and establishes quickly in residential and commercial landscapes.
American Sycamore
The American Sycamore provides rapid height and a massive canopy, making it a top choice for shade and street planting. Its unique exfoliating bark offers year-round ornamental appeal, and its adaptability makes it ideal for suburban and rural properties.
River Birch
River Birch is prized for its fast growth and peeling bark. It tolerates wet soils, making it an excellent choice for streambanks, rain gardens, and erosion control projects.
Quaking Aspen
Known for its unmatched vertical growth, the Quaking Aspen is a top choice for quick privacy screens and windbreaks. It grows rapidly in most soils and responds well to varied climates.
Red Maple
Red Maple grows quickly and offers brilliant autumn color, making it one of the most popular fast-growing trees for homeowners. It adapts easily to various environments and provides both aesthetic appeal and rapid establishment.
Because TN Nursery grows and ships trees directly from our Tennessee farm, customers receive fresh, robust plants with strong root systems. Every fast-growing tree we offer is selected for vigor, pest resistance, and long-term landscape performance. Our horticultural experts also study soil types, climate variations, and native growth
