Types Of Fast Growing Trees, Royal Empress Tree - Catalpa | Growing & Planting Zones
Across the world, around a billion people from 190 countries will be taking part in activities and celebrations in support of planting fast growing trees such as the beautiful flowering Catalpa tree and Royal Empress Tree. Taking the green revolution to the homes of all in the appropriate planting zones to heighten awareness and ensure a fertile future for this beautiful planet that we all share.
The Global warming movement (whether you believe in it or not) has made us more respectful of our environment. One of the most practical ways we can individually contribute is to plant a fast growing tree. Shows like Good Morning America & Oprah has popularized the hidden treasures that the fast growing trees listed in the article below. Before we get into the actually fast growing trees let's look at some of the immediate benefits you could also enjoy from planting a fast growing tree:
- Protection from freezing winds in the winter
- Offer shade in the summer
- Filter pollution from the air
- Help recycle water
- Prevent soil loss - erosion
- Provide home for wildlife
- Grow food for all life
- Great for visual appeal
- and much more in all growing zones...
We have picked out 5 fast growing trees used for privacy
and many other places across the United States. The Catalpa
tree, although a very popular fast growing tree,
was left off the list because it did not make the top 5 fast growing
trees list:
Royal Empress Tree
This tree is a miracle of nature. It is the fastest growing tree in the US (possibly on earth) and can easily grow several feet in the first year. When it really gets moving, it can grow up to twenty feet in a year! It has fantastic blossoms and quickly develops a dense canopy that makes it an ideal shade tree. A significant advantage is that it will grow in even very poor soils and it needs no special care. The large leaves are also easy to clear away when they drop in the fall. The Royal Empress Tree is recommended for planting zones 5-11 which means almost anywhere in the US. The only drawback to these unique trees is that in some parts of the country they can become weeds and run wild in nearby woodland or even your neighbor’s backyards. Again, for trustworthy advice on planting, it is a good idea to consult local arborists.
Hybrid Poplar
This is an elegant shade tree that grows at a rate of eight to ten feet
a year. In three years it will be thirty to forty tall meaning it is
almost as fast growing as the Royal Empress Tree. It
is often planted
as a shade tree near houses and its landscaping impact increases
property values as well cutting energy bills. Planting Zones
3-8
Muskogee Crape Myrtle Tree
If you are looking for a great showpiece, this flowering tree has to be near the top of any list. It produces sumptuous lavender flowers for up to one hundred and twenty days a year. It is also quick growing at around 5 feet a year. Planting Zones 7-11.
October Glory Maple Tree
This is the fastest growing maple tree at three to five feet a year. In the fall it has some of the most dazzling red leaves you will ever see. When fully mature it has an attractive oval shape and stands forty to fifty feet tall. Planting Zones 3-9.
Cleveland Pear Tree
This is a truly remarkable pear tree. If you leave it to grow naturally it will still have the perfectly sculpted and symmetrical shape of the most carefully pruned tree in the neighborhood. Its branches are much stronger than average pear trees and resist wind and storm. In the spring there is a long lasting explosion of pure white blooms. In the fall the leaves turn a deep and lustrous scarlet. It grows at about three feet a year and gets up to a height of thirty to forty feet. It is so strongly pest resistant it is almost maintenance free. Planting Zones 5-8
Feeling Inspired?
Can you imagine planting a seed and literally watching it grow
several feet a year? Yes that is exactly what you get when you
plant one of these awesome trees in the appropriate planting
zones. Amazing what nature is capable
of. The list above only covers a small number of the trees
& shrubs that could be planted on Earth Day,
Arbor Day or any other day of the year.
Remember Earth Day 2011, is coming up on Friday April
22. Plant a tree and
enjoy it as a great living addition to your life and at the same time
make the world a better place! Check out local/online growers and
nurseries
buy a fast growing tree at a local nursery. Enter "fast15" coupon
code on the checkout page for a 15% discount. Deals on fast
growing tree sale.
Fast Growing Trees for Earth Day 2011?
The best way to get advice about what trees are best suited for your area is to consult the professionals and review the growing zones. Landscape contractors and local nurseries in places like California, Texas, Florida, New Jersey, New York, Illinois and across the United States are always happy to offer advice. For inspiration and to encourage you to participate in Earth Day 2011.
www.naturehills.com/catalog/trees/fast_growing_trees.aspx
www.arborday.org/shopping/trees/FastGrowers.cfm
www.birdsandblooms.com
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EPA
Growing Zones
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