If your yard could use more shade and needs it pronto, here are some of the best fast-growing shade trees to plant in the ...

A robust evergreen, the Leyland cypress is a great choice for a dense privacy barrier. “The cypress grows up to 3-4 feet ...

Like many fast-growing trees and shrubs, pussy willows are relatively short-lived. “The willow is likely to live 20 to 25 years, long enough for the children to enjoy it,” Campbell said.

tulip tree, sweet gum, or Siberian elm, which we’ve got one of those crashed onto a house behind us right now. Those fast-growing trees tend to be less sturdy and more prone to breaking in ...