How to choose fast growing trees

When you have just moved to a house with land and it happens that you love plants, the first thing that comes to mind is to design a garden, give color and life to that place where now there are only a lot of wild herbs. And what better way to start than by planting fast growing trees.

Thanks to these plants you will have a beautiful garden in less than you might think. So let's see how to choose fast growing trees.

Why plant fast growing trees?

There are several reasons why we advise planting trees that grow fast and not slow, especially when we want to revive an abandoned land and we are urgent to have a green corner in which to enjoy being outdoors, and they are:

• There are species that they can grow about 1 meter per year, so that you can get a plant barrier that protects us from the wind and unwanted glances in a very short time. Examples: Acacia, Birch, catalpa bignonioides, Chorisia speciosa, Lagunaria patersonii o Pawlonia tomentosa.
• They do not require any special maintenance. It is true that there are some that want more water than others, such as Pawlonia, but they are generally very resistant plants that do not usually have pests or diseases.
• They are cheaper than slow growing ones. It costs less to produce and maintain them, and by growing fast we can have a 2m tree for 20 euros, while if we opted for a slow-growing one we would have to spend 10 or 20 euros more.

How to choose them?

If we decide to buy fast growing trees, the first thing we have to do is go to a nearby nursery to know what species they have available. It is important that it is close to where we live as this will ensure that the plants we buy will be able to grow without problems in our area.

Once there, It is advisable to ask those in charge which are fast growing, and how much space they will need to be able to develop correctly. Also, we cannot forget to ask about the roots, since many species of fast growing trees have an invasive root system, such as the Pinus, the Ficus or the Morus.

When we've finally decided which one to take home, We will have to prepare the land by removing the grass and stones, and providing a 3-4cm thick layer of organic compost in powder.. We can use manure from herbivorous animals, or worm humus.

When finished, all that remains is to plant our trees and enjoy their beauty 🙂.