Property owners in East Tennessee usually love trees. Trees provide shade, are beautiful, and enhance your landscape. The only thing is that many varieties of trees take years or even decades to fully mature. But our Kingsport tree service company, Promier Tree, has some advice for property owners looking for fast growing trees. While trees grow better when properly cared for, there are certain varieties that grow and mature faster than others. So today on the blog, learn more about the fastest growing trees for East Tennessee and consider which ones you may want to plant on your property.
- A favorite of ours and other many property owners is the Autumn Blaze Maple. Known for its award-winning foliage and beautiful leaves during the fall, this tree is resistant to insects and disease, and its average growth is about two feet per year.
- If you prefer trees with a splash of color, consider the Arapaho Crape Myrtle, which gains about 2-3 feet in height annually. It blooms from spring to fall, sporting gorgeous bright red blooms. It is drought resistance and was developed specifically to resist powdery mildew. Also, this tree is ideal for tight spaces. You can control the tree’s size by keeping it properly trimmed or plant in a large open area to allow it to grow fuller.
- The Autumn Cherry is another fast-growing tree, gaining two or more feet per year until it reaches its mature height of 20-35 feet. It sprouts elegant light pink blooms that sprout in early spring and last weeks. It requires full sun to partial shade and should be planted far enough away from structures or other trees.
- A beautiful evergreen tree, the Cryptomeria, grows approximately 3-5 feet per year and spreads about 15-20 feet wide. This tree species reaches full maturity at about 30-40 feet. It requires full sun to partial shade and has soft feathery foliage that is ideal for making arrangements. Cryptomeria grows in just about any type of soil conditions and is ideal for property owners that don’t have a green thumb.
- Kwanzan Cherry is another tree with gorgeous, colorful bright pink clusters of blooms that are the thickest and brightest of all the cherry trees. This tree grows about 1-2 feet each year. It is like the Autumn Cherry, although the Kwanzan Cherry tree’s blooms are a brighter pink.
- Liberty Holly is another popular tree that remains green year-round. It grows quite fast at about 18 inches a year. Its leaves have jagged spiky edges, so be sure to plant this tree in an area where children will not be playing or in spaces that need lawn maintenance regularly. It will reach about 12-15 feet wide and 15-20 feet tall, so you should plant it at least 2-3 feet away from any structures.
- The Lombardy Poplar is possibly one of the fastest growing trees that you can plant here in East Tennessee. It gains about 6 feet a year, and sometimes as much as 9-12 feet annually! Their Mediterranean look adds value to your property and is the ideal tree for borders or property edges.
- If you prefer arborvitae varieties, especially for edging along fences, property lines, or near other structures for privacy, the Thuja Green Giant may be your best bet. It remains green year-round and grows between 3-5 feet in height annually. They are susceptible to bagworms and scale, so it’s important to inspect your trees regularly for signs of pest damage.
- Another favorite and fast-growing tree is the Tulip Poplar, which sprouts gorgeous, large yellow blooms. Its leaves turn a stunning yellow-orange color during the fall. Tulip poplars mature into large trees, reaching anywhere between 80-120 feet tall. If you plan on planting this tree on your property, make sure it has plenty of room to grow.
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Having established trees on your property increases its beauty and value. But we understand that you may not want to wait decades for trees to become established. Therefore, if you’d like more information about selecting the best trees for your Kingsport lawn, contact Promier Tree by calling (423) 765-2626.