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6 Fast-Growing Trees You Want In Your Yard (And 6 You Don't!)
By KENNA O'ROURKE
Fringe Tree
A fringe boasts long, delicate white flowers that resemble fringed pom-poms and carry a sweet scent. Native to the U.S., it has sturdy branches and a long lifespan.
Yellowwood Tree
Yellowwoods are hardwoods with umbrella-like canopies, offering shade and white spring blooms. They are hardy, pest-resistant, and tolerant of many soil pH levels.
Bigleaf Magnolia Tree
With flowers and leaves that are the largest of any native North American species, these trees also possess few risk factors when it comes to disease or pests.
Spruce Tree
Spruce cultivars typically retain their lower foliage when used in privacy screens unlike other trees. Plus, they’re a top choice for Christmas trees.
Redbud Tree
For beautiful pink blooms in spring, consider redbud trees. They pose less danger to flora and fauna, attract pollinators like hummingbirds, and do not self-sow.
Hackberry Tree
Hackberry trees produce fruit that attracts birds. They thrive in various soils and resist ice, heat, and drought, making them resilient and low maintenance.