Fastest growers
Trees That Grow 5 Feet Per Year
This is a narrower list because very few trees maintain true 5-foot annual growth. Expect a short list with aggressive growers and verify site conditions before planting.
Matching trees
The fastest options in the dataset, including trees with evidence or strong estimates that reach 5 feet per year.
American Chestnut Hybrid
Castanea dentata hybrid
4–7 ft/yr (fast) · 40–60 ft tall · Zones 4–8
Best for: edible · native
Empress Tree
Paulownia tomentosa
3–5 ft/yr (very fast) · 30–50 ft tall · Zones 5–9
Best for: shade · ornamental
Illinois Everbearing Mulberry
Morus alba x rubra 'Illinois Everbearing'
3–5 ft/yr (fast) · 30–50 ft tall · Zones 5–9
Best for: edible · shade
Natchez Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Natchez'
3–5 ft/yr (fast) · 20–30 ft tall · Zones 6–10
Best for: flowering · ornamental
Leyland Cypress
x Cuprocyparis leylandii
2.3–5 ft/yr (fast) · 40–60 ft tall · Zones 6–10
Best for: privacy · windbreak
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