These 16 fast-growing flowering trees may look tempting, but they often create headaches for homeowners. Here's why they're ...

There are over 70,000 different tree species found growing across the world, and while some are more well-known than others, there is sure to be a tree to suit your tastes, climate and US ...

Hybrid Poplar. Growth Rate: Up to 5-8 feet per year. Considerations: Quick shade and windbreak, but can have invasive roots and a short lifespan. Weeping Willow. Growth Rate: 4-6 feet per year ...

As the Mountain Gardener, I often hear folks asking for trees that grow fast. You want shade, privacy and beauty, and you ...

As the Mountain Gardener, I often hear folks asking for trees that grow fast. You want shade, privacy, and beauty, and you ...

This aggressive evergreen groundcover is considered invasive in most of the eastern U.S.. This woody low-growing vine can also climb trees. It tolerates most conditions so it can spread rapidly ...

The premature leaf drop brought on by hot, dry weather is most pronounced on large-leafed, fast-growing shade trees such as cottonwoods, silver maples, catalpas, sycamores and mulberries, among ...