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The Fastest Growing Trees in Oklahoma
The Fastest Growing Trees in Oklahoma. A fast growth rate can be a key factor in choosing trees in Oklahoma for landscaping projects in parks and other public areas, in home gardens and yards,and even for replanting trees damaged by natural disaster or fire. The eastern redbud, Cercis canadensis, the state tree of Oklahoma, is a fast-growing tree....
A fast growth rate can be a key factor in choosing trees in Oklahoma for landscaping projects in parks and other public areas, in home gardens and yards,and even for replanting trees damaged by natural disaster or fire. The eastern redbud, Cercis canadensis, the state tree of Oklahoma, is a fast-growing tree. The Oklahoma Forestry Service lists the growth rate of trees in Oklahoma on its fact sheets.
American Elm
American elm, Ulmus americana, is listed as a fast-growing tree by the Oklahoma Forestry Service. It needs a location in full sun with well-drained soil. It should be monitored for Dutch elm disease, a fungus that has caused a drop in the number of American elms. A North American native, the elm reaches heights of 80-100 feet. Small green blossoms in the spring are followed by seedpods that draw birds and wildlife. Seedpods aren't produced until the elm is 15 years old. The mess resulting from the seed drops is a drawback for the elm as a choice for planting near parking or seating areas and formal gardens.
Common Hackberry
Common hackberry, or Celtis occidentalis, grows quickly in many types of soil and has a high drought tolerance. With this adaptability, the hackberry can be grown in reclamation sites, poorly drained locations and urban areas, though its surface roots can create problems if the tree is planted near driveways or sidewalks. The tree grows to 45 to 80 feet tall. Hackberry's nondescript flowers are not a major attraction of this tree, but the showy autumn foliage turns yellow. The hackberry tree's red-purple fruit attracts birds, squirrels and other wildlife. Mistletoe can grow on the hackberry and may eventually kill the tree.
Roughleaf Dogwood
Roughleaf dogwood, Cornus drummondii, is classified as fast-growing by the Oklahoma Forestry Service. The tree's dense branches make it suited for use in hedges and screening along a border and as wildlife cover. Its 5-inch-long leaves make a backdrop for its fragrant, white or pink flowers that bloom during summer. The small fruit develops from August to October, attracting up to 40 bird species, according to the state forestry service. The irregular outline of the dogwood adds to its natural beauty. Roughleaf dogwood, which grows 15-25 feet tall, needs full sun and well-drained soil.
