Types Of Fast Growing Trees In Northern California

There are a number of fast-growing trees that homeowners across Northern California find useful. The majority of these trees do require adequate water in order for them to grow. Some of these trees include: 

  1. Red Maple
  2. White Mulberry
  3. Reed Avocado
  4. Australian Willows
  5. Bracelet Honey Myrtle
  6. Arizona Ash
  7. Silk Tree

1. Red Maple: Features

  1. When fully mature, the tree can stand at up to 60 feet high and 30 feet wide. It blooms during all the seasons. The red maple tree is also, drought resistant, once it is fully established. 
  2. The tree has twin seeds that typically become ripe in late spring. Birds are attracted to the seeds, while rabbits and deer are attracted to its leaves and their roots. The reason why deer and rabbits like the roots is because they are tender. 
  3. The red maple tree is known for its colors. Their leaves are irregular in shape. The leaves are typically dark green in color.

Tips For Caring For Red Maples

  • The tree needs either partial or full light. It only needs to be pruned on an occasional basis. If you want to plant a red maple tree, then choose to plant it in a naturally damped area. 
 

2. White Mulberry: Features

  1. This tree is medium in size, but it does grow very quickly when it receives lots of sunshine and is planted in fertile soil. Birds are attracted to the fruits that the tree blooms. However, it’s worth pointing out that the fruits can stain driveways and sidewalks, which is why you should choose a cultivar that is fruitless if you want to plant the tree near hardscapes.
  2. White mulberry trees are adaptive and they tend to do very well in desert areas. As for lifespan, the tree’s lifespan is similar to that of humans. One of the best things about the tree is it requires only a little amount of water.

Tips For Caring For While Mulberry Trees

  • Use compost to fertilize in the spring. Late winter is when you should prune the younger trees, as this will help the trees develop strong and healthy branches. If necessary, you should cut back branches in the summer. 
 

3. Reed Avocado: Features

  1. These trees grow some of the biggest varieties of avocados. If you want to take on a screening project, then consider planting a reed avocado tree. Avocados are rich in nutrients such as folic acid, Vitamin E and Vitamin B. 
  2. Avocados from the reed tree are an excellent choice for food because they taste great and they can easily be mashed with chilies, tomatoes and/or garlic. After planting a reed tree, it can take 3-5 years for avocados to start blossoming, but the tree can produce fruit for many years to come. If you want to grow your own avocados, then consider planting a reed avocado tree. 

Tips For Caring For Reed Avocado Trees

  • The only time you really need to prune the tree is in the springtime. In the spring, you’ll need to remove dead wood. Other than that, pruning is not necessary any other time of the year. Generally speaking, most reed trees will produce avocados a couple of years after being planted. 
 

4. Australian Willows: Features

  1. Australian willows are evergreen trees that are small in size. On are occasions they may grow to be 50 feet high, but typically they grow to be 30 feet high. The trees are attractive, and the water is stored within its leaves. 
  2. The tree is fire resistant, which is why they can be planted in locations considered high-risk. They have roots that are fibrous and very large. However, the branches are slender. 

5. Bracelet Honey Myrtle: Features

  1. These trees can grow to be 30 feet tall. When the soil is drained well, and it receives full sun, then the trees can thrive. One of the best things about bracelet honey myrtle trees is they tolerate soils such as sandy, alkaline and heavy clay to name a few. Perhaps even better is the trees are typically disease and pest free. 
  2. Although this type of tree is a fast growing type of tree, it is small. Its leaves are also tiny. The leaves can be best described as needle-like. 
  3. The tree is known for its attractive white flowers in the summer and the spring time. It does feature dark green leaves year-round. Honey myrtle trees are perfect for screening projects, and they can tolerate many types of soils. 
  4. Honey myrtles do attract various types of small insects. They also attract birds. If you want to attract various species of birds to your garden, then plant a honey myrtle. 
  5. Also, the tree does well at tolerating both frost and drought conditions. The tree can be used as a screen and/or a living fence. The choice is up to you. 

Tips For Caring For Bracelet Honey Myrtles

  • The best piece of advice is to make sure the tree is planted in well-drained soil. Consider planting the tree in soils such as acidity soil, sandy soil, heavily clayed soil or alkaline-rich soil. 
  • Furthermore, this tree is suitable for both dry and wet conditions.  As for pruning, it doesn’t require much. Simply prune it when you deem it necessary. 

6. Arizona Ash: Features

  1. This tree is known for being heat resistant, as well as being perfect for providing shade. Arizona Ash is known for its bright fall colors, and for casting a huge amount of shade just as summer arrives. In the winter time, the tree plays a role in letting the sun’s warmth into the property. 
  2. The tree’s leaflets and branches grow opposite of one another. Additionally, its bark ridges are diamond in shape. Overall the tree has a unique, but appealing look to it. 

Tips For Caring For Arizona Ash

  • Once established, the tree is drought resistant, and it doesn’t require much water. However, it does require full sunlight.
  • Between early spring and early fall you’ll want to fertilize on a monthly basis. To get the tree to the desired form and size, you’ll want to prune and trim it.  
 

7. Silk Tree: Features

  1. When the conditions are right, this tree can grow to three feet tall. The leaves are feather like, and very soft. The tree is also known for its silky pink flowers. 
  2. The silk tree is exactly the type of tree you should get if you want a patio tree or a tree for the backyard. This tree can provide you with light filtered shade. This is why it’s great for patios and backyards. 
  3. Silk trees grow in many areas, including forests ages and roadsides. Once established, the tree can be hard to removed, which is because of its seeds and its ability to rapidly re-sprout. 
  4. Seeds from the silk tree are dispersed several ways. This includes wind and water. Animals can also play a role in dispersing the tree’s seeds. 

Tips For Caring For Silk Trees

  • Make sure you plant a silk tree in an area that receive plenty of sunlight or partial shade. You want to ensure the tree us protected from the wind. As for the soil, it should be well-drained and it should contain plenty of humus.
 

Fast Growing Trees: The Advantages

  • Fast growing trees can play a role in preventing erosion
  • The trees can provide shade
  • They can often prove to be more valuable than trees that take many years to grow

Fast Growing Trees: The Disadvantages

Final Thoughts

  • Before you plant a fast-growing tree, make sure you choose the right spot for them because you want to give them the best chance to thrive. When planting trees, be mindful of septic lines and sidewalks because you don’t want the trees to cause damage to them when they become fully grown. As time goes by, you’ll be able to reap all the potential benefits that the trees have to offer, but do make sure you provide the trees with proper care and maintenance. 
  • Are you ready to have fast-growing trees planted? Do you have a tree you want removed? If so, then contact us at 650-200-4153 today. The team at Imperial Tree Removal Services is looking forward to hearing from you.

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