A list of fast growing evergreen trees

Pines are fast growing evergreen trees and are usually the favorites, but there are also other beautiful evergreen trees with different types of leaves which you can choose from.

Most fast growing evergreen trees have lush foliage and they don't lose their leaves come fall. They have a tendency to grow quickly so place them in a location which will not cause it to collide with your house.

Evergreen with their thick foliage offer several benefits as listed below

It grows fast enough
Its leaves are dense and thick providing privacy
It works great as a wind breaker
It thrives easily in conditions of drought
It protects and shade your house amply

The different types of evergreen trees you can choose from are listed below

Needle leafed or needled fast growing evergreens

fast growing needle leafed evergreen trees

These trees look great on any landscape. Examples of fast growing needled evergreens are

Pine
Spruce
Cedar
Fir
Juniper
Yew
Larch
Dawn redwood

Larch and redwood are special cases, since they shed their leaves off during fall and grow afresh by spring.

Nowadays there are bred varieties of evergreens which don't grow too tall and look compact. Try to go in for these varieties instead of the plain ones which might grow to be monsters.

Fast growing dwarf needled evergreens

dwarf evergreen pine trees are fast growing

Perfect if you have small or mid sized garden. These dwarf evergreens are also called dwarf conifers. Dwarf evergreens might grow to be 15 feet high or at times slightly less than that also.

You can arrange several dwarf trees in a row to form a thick fence. The lush foliage makes it look beautiful.

A few ideas for planting dwarf evergreens are

As a hedge
For lining your pathway
As an side edging for your flowering plants

Fast growing broad leafed evergreens

These trees look very gracious in any landscape. They are several flowering and fruit bearing trees in this variety. They don't lose their leaves or discolor during fall.

Plant the trees along the regions in your garden where you want a project a look of grandeur.

Examples of broad leafed evergreens are

Olive
Holly
Citrus trees
Ironwood
Magnolia
Bay laurel
Strawberry tree

You can choose from a selection of these trees depending upon the space inhibitions of your garden. Make sure you have adequate room space for these evergreen as they tend to grow very fast and can quickly cramp the nearby plants if you are not careful.