4 Fast-Growing Trees to Plant at the Cabin

These four fast-growing trees will grow considerably each year and are easy to maintain.

Trees are the perfect accessory to any outdoor space, but waiting for them to grow can be a challenge. These four trees will grow at least 1 ft. every year — you’ll be able to see the progress! — and they won’t drop messy fruits or twigs nearby.

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Lacebark Elm (Ulmus parvifolia)

Exfoliating bark for winter interest, resistant to Dutch elm disease; full sun; rich, moist soil; 50 ft. tall and wide; cold zones 5 to 9, heat zones 9 to 1

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Red Oak (Quercus rubra)

Red fall leaf color; full sun; dry to medium soil; 50 to 75 ft. tall and wide; cold zones 4 to 8, heat zones 8 to 1

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River Birch (Betula nigra)

Attractive peeling bark, more disease-resistant than white birches; full sun; moist soil; 50 to 70 ft. tall and wide; cold zones 4 to 9, heat zones 9 to 1