Fast Growing Trees

The one question I often get asked by friends, family and neighbors.  I need a FAST growing shade tree, what would you recommend?

Seems like everyone wishes the people who owned the home before them had planted  trees or the builder had put in more trees or larger trees.

Whatever the reason, here are my top five, fast growing shade trees.  To make this list, the tree needs to grow 24 inches or more a year, once established.

FAST GROWING TREES

Autumn Blaze Maple

Tulip Tree

River Birch

Eastern White Pine