What is the quickest growing privacy tree?
What are the fastest-growing trees for privacy? Hybrid poplar tops the list. It can grow upwards of five feet per year. The Leyland cypress, green giant arborvitae, and silver maple are all close seconds because they add about two feet to their height each year. Overall, willow trees and poplar trees are among the fastest-growing trees for colder growing zones, while evergreen trees and conifers can be relied upon to grow quickly in many different climates.