Fast growing trees/shrubs needed (tall and compact)

16 years ago

Hi all,

I'm in Northern California, zone 9, and am looking for fast-growing evergreen trees/shrubs that will grow in partial shade. They will be up against a fence. They need to grow quickly to at least 15ft tall. The space is narrow, so they need to be compact in width. Drought-tolerant and low maintenance too.

Please help!

Thanks!!

Willow

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joy_garden
16 years ago
what are you trading?
wilted_flower
16 years ago
Just bumping cause I'd like to know as well...xx fingers for an answer
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lesdvs9
16 years ago
The only shrub I know of is a Photina Fraseri. Grows to 15 feet pretty fast. It also likes to be wide but could be kept pruned closer, if you kept up with it could be shaped and leafed out nicely enough I believe.

Quickness of growth also depends on where you live, I grew it last in the mtns, with a 3 month growing season it took a lot longer. Here in the valley I've seen new plants get to 5' in a season.
wanda
16 years ago
Azara microphylla, Pacific Wax Myrtle (Myrica californica), Privet (yuck!...reseeds with messy berries), Prunus caroliniana, Italian Cypress, to give you a few names.
There's a FAQ at the California Gardening forum with others.

wanda
ktriplett
16 years ago
Hi, the fastest growing tree I know of that is great for shade and is pretty is the Hybrid Poplar. They can reach heights of 20-30 feet in 2 years.