fast growing trees?

Question

i bought some land in southern ohio and im looking for some kind of tree that grows fast and bushy preferably at least 15 feet or higher have about 9 acres

trees are for privacy the top soil is mostly clay based. believe top soil was scraped off at some point in time

Answer 1

Well if you are growing for forest area I'd put in several types.
If it's for your front and back yard and you greatest joy is raking leaves in the fall, then by all means plant maples.
Now if it's a hard maple that is another story.
It's always a sure bet if you check with the university extention in your state.
Selecting and Planting Trees
Bulletin 845
Ohio State University
..........Extention......
http://ohioline.osu.edu/b845/b845_5.html
Ohio State University Extension Fact Sheet
http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/1000/1404.html
Learn to Identify Ohio Trees
http://www.hcs.ohio-state.edu/wgn/wgn33003.html
Recommended Trees for Ohio
Acer rubrum 'Franksred' Red Sunset Red Maple
genus species cultivar common name
Shingle Oak,
Sweetbay Magnolia,
Mountain Laurel
Laurelcherry,
different plantsmay have multiple common names. For example, Amelanchier Grandiflora is know as Serviceberry,
Shadblow,
Sarvis Tree,
Juneberry and Amelanchier.

.......AND.......
Trees Not Generally Recommended
Box Elder (Acer negundo)
Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum)
Horsechestnut (Aesculus hippocastanun)
Tree-of-Heaven (Ailanthus altissima)
Catalpa (Catalpa sp.)
Cottonwood (Populus sp.)
Poplar (Populus sp.)
Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia)
Willow (Salix sp.)
American Elm (Ulmus americana)
Siberian Elm (Ulmus pumila)

Answer 2

The Willow Hybrid tree, Salix Willow Hybrid, also called a Hybrid Willow, will, on average, and under normal conditions, grow six feet per year. Under ideal conditions and on good sites the growth rate is even faster, up to twenty feet a year. Planted as a hedge, screen, windbreak, or to line a road or drive, you can expect this tree to be over 20’ tall and 15’ wide in just three years. This deciduous tree can grow to over 70’ tall. This tree will require supplemental water until established. It is not a Weeping Willow, but an upright growing majestic tree. Many homeowners use this tree as a shade tree because of its fast growth and quick shade.

Answer 3

Sumac, preferably the non-poison type. Fast Growing Shrub/Tree/Bush.

And

Canadian Hemlock

Im currently working on a combo of this for my 9 acres.

Answer 4

Sycamore
Sweetgun
Cottonwood
River Willow
Silver Maple
Black Locust

Answer 5

Cottonwoods/poplars and Weeping Willows grow fast, BUT they have shallow roots and are very "wet" trees inside....so when they are heavy with snow their branches snap off or they fall over. Pretty, but not so good. Cottonwoods also have a season of "Snow" that covers the lawn and driveway and everything it touches. SO, yes, fast, yes, pretty while short, bad when big. Willows are pretty and I always feel sad when they fall down.

Answer 6

To my knowledge their is no "tree" that will grow to 15 feet. Small trees grow from over 20 feet to 35 feet tall, medium trees grow from over 35 feet tall to 50 feet tall, and anything over 50 feet talll are considered to be big trees. A large shrub is something that grows 15-20 feet tall.
Do bear in mind trees that grow fast are usually weak wooded beucse the branches and limbs do not hae time to strengthen. These are not good candinates for a high wind area.

Answer 7

Try the varieties of Alder (Alnus) these are fast growers nearly in the league of willows

Answer 8

Ailanthus, cottonwoods

Answer 9

Maples are fast growers,