Fast Growers

Get big trees established faster! The first thing a lot of folks ask us is "How fast does it grow?"...so here are our choices for the best trees that grow quickly!

Sissoo Tree

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Dalbergia sissoo
Closely resembling an Aspen, the Sissoo is perfectly at home in Arizona and thrives in ultra hot conditions. These trees grow very rapidly after planting.   
Sissoo Tree details.

Chilean Mesquite

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Our top-selling desert tree, this is a thornless variety of mesquite that provides lots of shade and grows very fast. They look great and can be planted just about anywhere.
Chilean Mesquite details.

Tipu Tree

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Tipuana tipu
Tipu trees are rapidly becoming one of the most popular varieties we sell. It grows incredibly fast, providing an umbrella of shade. They thrive in our summer heat. Tipu Tree details.

Museum Palo Verde

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Cercidium-parkinsonia hybrid
A very fast growing hybrid version of the classic Palo Verde. Provides the unique green trunks of the original only it grows faster, is cleaner, blooms stronger, and has no thorns. 
Museum Palo Verde details.

Shamel Ash

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Fraxinus udhei
This is the number one selling ash variety that we carry. It's big, has a perfect shape, and grows extremely fast! Plant anywhere shade is needed.
Shamel Ash details

Chinese (Evergreen) Elm

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Ulmus parvifolia
Commonly grown in most of the Southern U.S. for over a century, Chinese Elms still remain a highly popular choice for shade in any landscape application.
Chinese Elm details.

Arizona Ash

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Fraxinus velutina
This is large & very fast growing ash. Native to Arizona, it performs well at low elevations & provides maximum shade in the summer  while allowing brief sun in the winter during its deciduous period. 
Arizona Ash details.

Fan Tex Ash

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This medium - large ash variety performs well in the Southern U.S. Slightly rounded in shape and a little smaller than Shamel ash, this shade tree is perfect for almost any residential or commercial application. 
Fan Tex Ash details.

Acacia Saligna

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Acacia Saligna
These Acacias grow a very wide umbrella-shaped canopy that provides filtered shade year round. They are a very fast growing tree with great durability to heat and cold.  
Acacia Saligna details.

Jacaranda

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Jacaranda mimosifolia
This is the purple flowering tree seen all across the Southern U.S. blooming in spring. This tree grows very fast and provides a soft, filtered shade with incredible blooms. 
Jacaranda details.

Raywood Ash

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Fraxinus oxycarpa
This is the darkest green of all the Ash varieties available. During fall, this tree is dominated by a rich burgundy color before it's brief  deciduous period, giving a much needed "fall" feeling to Arizona.
Raywood Ash details.

Willow Acacia

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Acacia salicina
Unique silver-blue leaves with a slightly weeping appearance make this tree useful for many landscape styles. Plant anywhere you need a large tree quickly.
Willow Acacia details.

Mimosa

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Albizia julibrissin
This beautiful rainforest-style tree actually performs very well in the intense sun. Unique pink blooms highlight the tree throughout most of the late Spring, into early Summer. 
Mimosa details.

Carob Tree

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Ceratonia siliqua
Classicly umbrella shaped, durable and dark green, this unique tree makes a handsome addition to any yard. Grows well and tolerates even the hottest summer sun. 
Carob Tree details.

Eucalyptus

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Eucalyptus Spp.
Ultra-fast growing tree native to Australia, Eucalyptus are suitable for any desert environments and have proven durability, strength & growth.
Eucalyptus details.

African Sumac

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Rhus Lancea
A wide spreading, durable & fast-growing shade provider that has a large, stately appearance and thrives in intense heat or cold.
African Sumac details.

Other species available

Aside from our usual selection, we often have unique and hard to find species of fast-growing trees that no one else in town carries. Due to high demand, some tree and plant species may have limited availability, so please contact your nearest location  or call 602-938-6666 for our current inventory. Chances are if you want to plant it, we have it!
  • Carolina Cherry
  • Australian Bottle
  • Japanese Privet
  • Bottlebrush
  • Live Oak
  • Cathedral Oak
  • Brazilian Pepper
  • Blueberry Tree
  • Wax Leaf Privet
  • Bamboo
  • Japanese Blueberry
  • Many More!