New homeowners often want an " inst " tree for shade and privacy and , indeed , there are many tree that will grow quite quickly to a considerable height . But allow enough elbow room for the mature Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree to broadcast out , especially when planted near your house . Also be aware that many fast - growing trees are comparatively unawares - lived and may need to be removed in 30 to 50 years .
Conifers
You ’ll observe that quite a few conifers get speedily and are well adapted to Washington garden . These include , of path , the native Douglas fir , red cedar tree , grand fir and westerly California fern . The Douglas fir is most decorative when grown in full sun , while the others do best with part to full nuance when young .
Japanese ruby-red true pine and Japanese black pine both grow quickly to 60 to 100 feet . If you opt a quick - growing little pine , plant the shore true pine . also native to the northwest .
Deodar cedar is a declamatory tree that needs piffling water when established . Coast sequoia and sunup redwood , on the other hand , do good with steady tearing .
Broadleaved Evergreens
The southern magnolia grows well in the warmer areas of Washington , and its pleasurably scented efflorescence are an added incentive . For easy care , try the English laurel commonly dress into hedges , and let it expand into a medium - sized tree .
Deciduous Shade Trees
The fastest growing group of trees are the poplars , let in the improbable , minute Lombardy poplar tree . They grow so quickly that they are plant as a bioenergy and roughage crop .
If you have soggy grease , consider the peg oak or the tears willow tree , a classical waterside tree , but if you want to hold back on the water supply , essay the honey locust .
The tulip Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree , Liriodendron , has rather inconspicuous dark-green - yellow-bellied flowers in spring , but is mainly grown as a shade tree . It likes regular watering .
A number of maples are warm growing , including both red and argent maple and the Autumn Blaze maple , a medium - sized tree produce to 50 substructure .
Flowering Trees
The Paulownia , or Empress Tree , can grow as much as 5 invertebrate foot a year , given rich , moist soil , and the clusters of lavender cornet - shaped flower are big and center - catch . For a small tree , try the purple - leaf plum , an sluttish - to - grow tree with cool pinkish blossom in early spring .
