{"id":204,"date":"2017-04-12T16:33:58","date_gmt":"2017-04-12T16:33:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/arborhilltrees.com\/blog\/?p=204"},"modified":"2017-04-12T16:33:58","modified_gmt":"2017-04-12T16:33:58","slug":"5-fast-growing-shade-trees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arborhilltrees.com\/blog\/5-fast-growing-shade-trees\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Fast-Growing Shade Trees"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Fast-Growing<\/a>Good fast-growing shade trees<\/strong> can be your best friend on a hot summer day.<\/p>\n

Lounge beneath the leafy canopy to beat the heat. Duck under its sheltering branches during a summer cloudburst. Lower your home\u2019s energy bills by planting shade trees to keep the sun off your house.<\/p>\n

Bring on the shade!<\/p>\n

Trouble is, trees don\u2019t provide shade overnight. It takes years for shade trees to do its thing.<\/p>\n

5 Fast-Growing Shade Trees For Your Omaha Home<\/h2>\n

Some trees, however, grow faster than others. Here\u2019s a look at five fast-growing shade trees that grow at a fairly speedy clip. We\u2019ll also take a look at the best time to plant them.<\/p>\n

Northern Red Oak\"Northern<\/a><\/b><\/h3>\n

The Northern Red Oak is a great shade tree, and with a growth rate of two feet a year, you won\u2019t have to wait too long to lounge beneath its branches.\u00a0It\u2019s also known for brilliant red fall color.<\/p>\n

Expect this tree to grow to 60 to 75 feet high at maturity, with an impressive canopy spread of about 45 feet.<\/p>\n

It prefers acidic, loamy, moist, well-drained soil.\u00a0While some trees are finicky about being transplanted, the Northern Red Oak doesn\u2019t seem to mind.<\/p>\n

Its crunchy acorns provide a tasty feast for\u00a0blue jays, wild turkeys, squirrels, raccoons and whitetail deer.<\/p>\n

Hybrid Poplar<\/b><\/h3>\n

This is one of the most highly recommended fast-growing shade trees. It can grow up to 8 feet a year. You can almost watch it grow.\u00a0At maturity, it tops out at 40 to 50 feet.<\/p>\n

There are several varieties to choose from, but if the little poplar cotton tufts bug you, opt for\u00a0the Populus deltoides x Populus nigra variety, a \u201ccottonless hybrid\u201d that the Arbor Day Foundation recommends.<\/p>\n

Autumn Blaze Maple\"Autum<\/a><\/b><\/h3>\n

The name gives it away \u2014 this is a fall foliage beauty, with brilliant orangey red leaves. The Autumn Blaze is a hybrid of two famous trees, the red and silver maples.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also the fastest-growing maple, with 3 to 5 feet of growth a year. At maturity, Autumn Blaze maples will reach about 50 feet tall by 40 feet wide, with a rounded crown.<\/p>\n

They like moist but well-drained soil, full sun to partial shade.<\/p>\n

This fast grower won back-to-back \u201cUrban Tree of the Year\u201d awards in 2003 and 2004, which means it tolerates car exhaust, can adapt to a wide range of soil conditions and is both insect-resistant and disease-resistant. Another plus: it doesn\u2019t drop seed pods.<\/p>\n

River Birch\"River<\/a><\/b><\/h3>\n

Best known for its distinctive cinnamon-hued curling bark, the river birch is a landscape beauty. While it grows naturally along river banks, it\u2019s equally at home in the landscape, offering spreading limbs for shade at a fairly speedy rate.<\/p>\n

Expect it to grow from 13 to 24 inches a year, with an ultimate height of 40 to 70 feet high with a 40 to 60 foot spread.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s more resistant than most birches to the destructive birch borer, a devastating pest that attacks birch and other native trees.<\/p>\n

One thing to note: it doesn\u2019t like very alkaline soil.<\/p>\n

Tulip Tree<\/b><\/h3>\n

Named for the shape of their flowers, these giants need plenty of room to grow. So don\u2019t crowd it.<\/p>\n

This fast grower \u2014 more than two feet a year \u2014 will reach up to 90 feet tall. So you may not see much of the yellow-green lowers at the top. But you can appreciate its golden fall foliage.<\/p>\n

It prefers full to partial sun and well-drained soil with plenty of humus.<\/p>\n

If you love little critters, this tree is for you. Hummingbirds are drawn to the nectar in the flowers and rabbits and squirrels feast on the seeds.<\/p>\n

While most trees do best with fall planting (more on this later), the tulip tree does not, according to the Ohio State University Extension. Stick to spring for this one.<\/p>\n

When To Plant These Fast-Growing Shade Trees<\/b><\/h2>\n

Your newly planted tree wants moderate temperature and rainfall. And it would like some time for its roots to settle in before the onset of the intense heat and dryness of summer or the freezing temperatures of winter.<\/p>\n

That means spring and early fall are generally the best planting seasons.<\/p>\n

Leave The Tree Planting To\u00a0Arbor Hills Tree Farm<\/a><\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

Craving shade? Or a little more privacy? Arbor Hills Trees &\u00a0Landscaping can help.<\/p>\n

Our professional arborists will help you choose the ideal trees for your property, and our expert installation teams will make sure the planting is done right.<\/p>\n

Trees are a long-term investment. That\u2019s why we take extra care in inspecting the soil quality, local climate and other factors that can affect your new trees.<\/p>\n

In some cases, city permits are needed if you\u2019re planting trees that are visible to the public in your front lawn.\u00a0We\u2019ll not only get our hands dirty by installing your trees, we\u2019ll cut through all the legal red tape on your behalf, too.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re also licensed, bonded and insured for your protection.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Good fast-growing shade trees can be your best friend on a hot summer day. Lounge beneath the leafy canopy to beat the heat. Duck under its sheltering branches during a summer cloudburst. Lower your home\u2019s energy bills by planting shade trees to keep the sun off your house. Bring on the shade! Trouble is, trees […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[8],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n