Everyone loves the idea of having a landscape filled with beautiful trees. You may be thinking that it will take decades to achieve that, but think again! Some fast growing trees can grow to full maturity in just 10-20 years.

Are you starting to build a screen to add a little privacy to your home? Or just adding something special to your landscape? These are our 5 favorite fast growing trees that will flourish in Winchester, Virginia and surrounding areas!

40-60 Feet Privacy Evergreen

These are some of the most popular trees when it comes to creating privacy screens. Their foliage creates beautiful landscapes for any property and the perfect solution to privacy that you’ve always dreamt of.

  • These trees can grow between 40-60 feet tall
  • Dense and deep to provide privacy for your home
  • Each year these trees will grow about 4-5 feet
  • Leyland Cypresses are evergreen trees
  • No pruning is required unless you want to shape it

 

50-60 Feet Privacy Smells Good

This fast growing tree is one of the best privacy trees out there! Its rich green foliage grows strong enough to withstand winter conditions and retains its color during the colder months. 

  • Able to withstand wildlife grazing
  • The foliage releases a sweet smell
  • Little pruning is required to keep it looking nice
  • Will grow up to 3 feet per a year
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70 Feet Privacy Shade

With a wide canopy, these trees are perfect for shade and privacy. They are the largest deciduous trees in the Northeast United States and a very popular one, too.

  • Easy to care for
  • Strong wood that can withstand any weather
  • A must-have for any landscape
  • Indigenous to Virginia
  • Cool brown, green, and white bark

 

20-30 Feet Privacy Shade

Everyone has dreamt of a home with a beautiful willow tree in the yard. Lucky for you, this is a fast growing tree, which means that dream isn’t so far off! If you’re looking for a tree that will help add both privacy and shade to your home, as well as beauty, this is it. 

  • Will grow about 24 inches per a year
  • Unique twisting branches
  • Flowers bloom in the Spring
  • Foliage turns a beautiful yellow in the Fall
  • Grow about 30 feet wide

 

Northern Red Oak

60-70 Feet Beauty Shade

The Northern Red Oak has been a longtime favorite of landscapers for a variety of reasons. These trees grow fast and provide shade for any home. They are known for their dense crown that changes from green to a beautiful red in the Fall. 

 

  • Easy to transplant 
  • Will grow in any condition
  • Grows leaves that 4-8 inches long
  • Beautiful red color in the Fall Season
  • Produces great wood for fireplaces 

Need Help Maintaining Your Fast Growing Trees?

 

JC Tree Care offers a variety of services to ensure that your trees are happy and healthy! Whether you’re in need of pruning, tree removal, stump grinding, or more. Our team of professionals is here for you!