Fast-growing trees provide a potential solution, but you'll want to keep some general things in mind. Experts shared what to know about fast-growing trees. They also revealed their top picks for ...

Fast-growing trees can be a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, they are ideal to plant for privacy in your yard on a relatively short timeline, and some can even be used in special tree ...

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It's a mix of fast-growing species such as grey alder, coniferous trees such as larch and Douglas fir, and species such as sycamore and oak that will take more than a century to reach maturity.

You also need to be aware of the potential size your tree will grow to and whether it's self-fertilising. Self-fertile trees will produce fruit without the need for another tree to pollinate it.

Royal palm trees (PHOTO: FERDINAND MWONGELA/ STANDARD ... palms and can reach a height of up to 10 metres. It is both fast-growing and tough. The smooth grey trunk is marked with rings where ...