Fast Growing Shade Trees

[imported_Kyle]

I just had my exterior garage built and it needs some shade trees.

I live in North Texas if that helps any in recommendations. Looking for something fast growing.

 

[borracho]

have you thought about using bamboo? you could even tie it together so it grows into a really tall fence

 

[nonhog]

Bamboo really is a good idea if going into it with care. Have an expert help
with your choice of variety. Or all those stories you've heard will come true.

 

[okceg]

I've been wanting to plant bamboo on my lawn but I've heard stories that it would attract snakes in. Is this true?

 

[imported_frozenstar]

You might also want to consider that when planting a tree. Choose the one that doesn't attract exotic or harmful animals. Of course, you won't be happy with a garage with snakes or something.

 

[Bruce4310tx]

Get some Red Maples they grow great here in north Texas about 2-3 feet a year Fantastic shade trees and they grow great in the poor soil thats in N-Texas. I just put in 4 more this week

 

[siddle]

I would suggest River Birches. These bear yellow foliage in autumn and also have an attractive bark. River birches can also be grown across a wider swath of zones in temperate regions than can paper birches, the latter being less heat-tolerant.