If your yard could use more shade and needs it pronto, here are some of the best fast-growing shade trees to plant in the ...

Though being struck by lightning is usually bad, the tropical tree Dipteryx oleifera benefits. A strike kills other nearby trees and parasitic vines.

A robust evergreen, the Leyland cypress is a great choice for a dense privacy barrier. “The cypress grows up to 3-4 feet ...

If you want to add some height to your yard, then consider the Norway spruce ( Picea abies ), which can reach upwards of 70 ...

Trees that have "fast growing" traits turn out to grow more slowly in the wild than their conservative relatives, scientists ...