Quick Guide For Fast Growing Shrubs

By listening to the name fast-growing shrubs the first thing that crosses our mind is their maintenance. Many people have this misconception that fast-growing hedges need a lot of maintenance and pruning thrice a year but it is not so. 

Some fast-growing shrubs are low-maintenance and fulfill your purpose of growing them i.e. privacy, peace, hiding eyesores (fences, sheds, AC units, etc.) and shade.

Here is the list of fast growing shrubs which are low maintenance:

Flame Amur Maple

Flame Amur Maple (Acer ginnala 'Flame') makes a beautiful and sturdy hedge for a variety of settings. It is a relatively low-maintenance tree that grows especially well in direct sun or sun-dappled locations.

English laurel 

English laurel is well-suited to sunnier climates and is more drought-resistant than other shrub varieties, which makes it a popular hedging plant choice throughout the U.S

Schip laurels

Schip Laurels (Prunus l. ‘Schipkaensis’) is a stellar option for creating a narrow evergreen privacy hedge for a variety of climates. Schip laurel tolerates many different soil types and its relatively quick growth makes it easy to maintain without much of a fuss.

Portuguese laurel

Portuguese Laurel (Prunus lusitanica) hedge is a popular choice for those wanting a dense hedge that is easy to maintain. Native to the Mediterranean region, this cherry laurel excels in drier environments and those with sandier or clay-heavy soils. 

American Arborvitae

American Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) scientifically stays dark green year round and holds its feathery needles throughout the winter. The distinctive narrow conical shape and dense foliage makes for a sturdy and visually appealing hedge.

Green Giant Arborvitae

Green Giant Arborvitae (Thuja x. ‘Green Giant’) is a fast-growing hedge that thrives in heat and humidity, which makes it an especially popular hedge choice in the regions around the Southern United States.





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