Fast Growing Trees - Moon Valley Nurseries Phoenix

Fast Growers

Get more shade and faster! The first thing a lot of folks ask us is "how fast does it grow" well, here's our choices for the best trees that grow quickly!

Sissoo Tree

Dalbergia sissoo
Though this tree looks kind of like an Aspen, it's perfectly at home and in fact thrives with ultra hot conditions. Sisso Tree details.

Chilean Mesquite

This is the number 1 selling desert tree in the Southwest. A thornless variety of mesquite that provides lots of shade and grows very fast. Chilean Mesquite details.

Tipuana tipu
Tipu is rapidly becoming one of the most popular varieties that we sell! It grows really fast, makes an incredible umbrella for shade and handles the intense heat of Summer. Tipu Tree details.

Museum Palo Verde

Cercidium-parkinsonia hybrid
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 better and has no thorns.
Museum Palo Verde details.

Shamel Ash

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

Chinese (Evergreen) Elm

Ulmus parvifolia
Commonly grown over most of the Southern U.S. for over a century, Chinese Elm still remains one of the most popular choices for shade in any application.
Chinese Elm details.

Arizona Ash

Fraxinus velutina
This is large & very fast growing ash. It performs well at low elevations. It provides maximum shade in the Summer and allows sun during the heart of Winter, while it is briefly deciduous.
Arizona Ash details.

Fan Tex Ash

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

Acacia Saligna

Acacia Saligna
Wide growing umbrella shaped, Medium size tree. Provides soft, filtered shade. Super fast growing tree. Very durable heat & cold.

Acacia Saligna details.

Jacaranda

Jacaranda mimosifolia
This is the purple flower tree seen all across the Southern U.S. during mid Spring. This tree grows very fast and provides a soft, filtered shade. Jacaranda details.

Raywood Ash

Fraxinus oxycarpa
This is the darkest green of all the Ash varieties available. During Fall, tree is dominated by rich Burgundy color, before it's brief Winter deciduous period.
Raywood Ash details.

Willow Acacia

Acacia salicina
Unique silver-blue leaves with a slightly weeping appearance make this tree useful for many landscape styles.
Willow Acacia details.

Mimosa

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

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

Eucalyptus

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

African Sumac

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