Get an (almost) instant lush landscape.
Here’s what to consider as you choose for your landscape.
confirm there’s enough space for the bush.
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Don’t want to have gaps in your landscaping while you wait for your shrubs to grow?
Look at its bloom time.
And that goes for your shrubs, too.
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Choose something that suits your garden spot.
(Putting a sun-loving shrub deep in the shade will stunt its growth and perhaps kill it altogether.)
verify you aren’t choosing an invasive shrub.
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You know what kind of shrubs grow really fast?
Wright points to privet bushes and bamboo as two examples.
“They can overtake garden spaces and crowd outnative plants.”
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Give the smoke bush a try.
“The beautyberry really stands out with its clusters of vivid purple berries in the fall.”
Hydrangea (Hydrangea spp.)
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They thrive in partial sun, and create big, long-lasting blooms.
“It provides both year-round interest and rapid growth,” Wright says.
It’s an easy-care option, with bold, long-lasting flowers that’ll brighten your landscape all summer long.
Fast Growing Trees
Viburnum (Viburnum spp.)
For prettyspring blooms, viburnum may be just what you were seeking in a fast-growing shrub.
Pretty white and pink blooms arrive in spring or early summer, depending on the varietal.
Fast Growing Trees
Weigela (Weigela florida)
This pollinator-friendly bush is an under-the-radar choice for your garden.
Forsythia (Forsythia spp.)
Pussy Willow (Salix spp.)
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Pussy willowsadd a beautiful touch to your garden year-round.
Pussy willows need plenty of water, so they’re ideal for rain gardens.
Mock orange is delightfully scented and produces the sweetest little white flowers.
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They also grow quickly and can end up being quite large.
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