3 Fast Growing Trees That Give Shade QUICK
The hardest thing about planting a tree is the “waiting”. We often have these grandiose ideas when we plant a tree of what it’ll look like, but sometimes we get ahead of ourselves. A tree can take years to fully establish and decades to reach mature height. Patience is key.
But there are times when practicality calls for a quicker solution: a family wanting to spend more time outdoors in need of some shade or a slightly too-open view into the neighbours back patio for example.
Times like these call for a “Fast Growing Shade Tree”. These trees grow quickly and have dense, broad leaves that help maximize shade.
Here are 3 of our favourites:
Trembling Aspen
A fast growing native North American tree with smooth pale bark. Delicate, light green, round leaves tremble in the breeze. Brilliant golden fall colour. Attractive planted in mass plantings or as individual specimens.
Greenspire Littleleaf Linden
Many small things, when combined, contribute to something significant. This large tree has small, delicate features like fragrant flowers and heart shaped leaves. Together, they give the tree a unique, gentle vibe while still being a great shade tree.
Special Features
Fast growing
Great shade tree thanks to its large canopy
Heart shaped leaves
Patmore Elm
A fast growing tree with dark green foliage that turns bright yellow in the fall. An excellent shade tree that adapts well to a variety of soil conditions and does well in most urban situations.
Stay cool out there and happy planting!