Fast Growing Shrubs

 

I love gardening, but sometimes I hate waiting for my plants to grow to their full potential, and I know patience is something garden teaches you, but sometimes I just wish my plants would grow faster. If you are like me you are interested in plants that are hardy and fast growers, and this article will discuss how to care for the five fastest growing shrubs.

My favorite fast growing shrub is the Blackberry Navaho thornless. It is a berry bush that is easy to take care of and produces sweet and delicious fruit. This shrub is perfect for zones 6-10, and it is a heavy bearer. The Navaho thornless likes well drained, average or humsy soil, and it is a perfect bush for hedges and quick landscaping because it grows so quickly. It does not need a lot of water, and this bush deals well with drought. This blackberry bush thrives in sunny areas and loves full sun. It will grow to about 4 or 5 feet in height and width. This plant produces fruit and grows fast.

The black knight butterfly bush is the fastest growing butterfly bush. This shrub grows rapidly, and it produces an abundance of flowers. The fragrance of this bush is lovely, and it attracts butterflies. This bush is great for people who have problems with deer eating their plants, and it is also drought resistant. This plant can be grown in zones 5-10, and it does not need a lot of water. The black knight butterfly shrub likes average, well drained soil, and it enjoys full sun.

The cotton rosemallow, is one of the prettiest and rapid growing shrubs I know of. This bush flowers in the fall, and the flowers change from white to pink to fuchsia over time. This plant is so lovely because there are times when flowers of all shades of pink will be growing on it. This shrub is a fast grower, and it can live in full sun and partial shade. The cotton rosemallow, is zoned for areas in the 7- 9 range, and it likes well drained soil and average watering. It can grow up to 10 feet high and 8 feet wide, and it likes to be planted alone.

Azaleas are a great shrub that grows speedily. They come in various colors, and live in zones 5- 9. Azaleas like well drained, rich soil with a high acid content, and they enjoy being mulched. These bushes prefer partial sun, but can live in full sun. Azaleas are beautiful and easy to take care of; they do not have a lot of problems with pests and insects, and they only need pruning after they flower. Azaleas come in many varieties so be sure to pick the one that best suits your home.

Bridal Wreath Spirea is a lovely shrub that grows rapidly and can be planted in zones 4-9. It can grow up to 8 feet tall, and 10 feet wide. It has lovely white flowers that bloom in mid spring. Spirea likes full sun and average watering, and it can grow in acidic to alkaline soil. It is a hardy grower and a very showy shrub.

I love fast growing shrubs, and I hope this information has helped you decide what shrubs to plant at your home!