If you're dreaming of a lusher, fuller landscape without the long wait, you're in the right place! Nature Hills Nursery carries a bountiful selection of fast-growing shrubs that spring to life in record time!
These shrubs not only shoot up quickly but also bring rich color, full foliage, intoxicating fragrance, and year-round beauty! From vivid flowers to colorful foliage and even winter charm, these fast-growing champions are ready to work for you!
Whether you're looking to block out that nosy neighbor, add structure and seasonal flair, or fill your yard with butterflies and hummingbirds, these speedy bloomers and fillers are up for the job!
Types of Fast-Growing Shrubs at Nature Hills
Nature Hills Nursery offers an incredible range of fast-growing shrubs suited for just about any purpose or style. We've grouped them into handy categories to help you find the right match for your landscape in a flash.
Fast-Growing Flowering Shrubs
Nothing says "instant charm" like a shrub that bursts into blooms early and often. These flowering varieties start the season strong, and many continue to bloom through summer and even into fall.
- Forsythia – Brilliant golden blooms early in spring.
- Spirea – Compact with frothy clusters of pink or white blooms.
- Mock Orange – Fragrant white blossoms with an orange-blossom scent.
- Rose of Sharon – Late-summer blooms in tropical hues.
- Sweetspire (Itea) – Fragrant racemes and fiery fall color.
- Butterfly Bush – Nectar-rich panicles that attract pollinators in droves.
- Deutzia – Arching sprays of bell-like blossoms.
- Pussy Willow – Fuzzy spring catkins that hint at warmth to come.
Colorful Foliage Shrubs
Not all beauty fades with the flowers! These colorful foliage shrubs bring drama and depth through their striking leaves.
- Purple Sand Cherry – Bold burgundy foliage.
- Bush Honeysuckle – Yellow flowers and vibrant fall foliage.
- Smokebush – Fluffy "smoke-like" blooms and dramatic purple leaves.
- Ninebark – Peeling bark, clusters of flowers, and colorful foliage.
- Privet (Ligustrum) – Evergreen foliage and great for hedges.
Fast-Growing Shrubs For Tricky Spots
Every yard has its tricky corners, too dry, too wet, too windy, or too neglected. Thankfully, these fast-growing shrubs are built to thrive where others struggle, making them true problem-solvers in the landscape.
- Willows (Dwarf Blue Leaf Arctic, Flame Willow, and Sageleaf) – Thrive in rain gardens, wet soils, low-lying areas, erosion-prone slopes, and riparian zones
- Italian Buckthorn / Buckthorn – Handles urban pollution, poor soil, and coastal winds
- Silverberry (Elaeagnus) – Ideal for dry, sandy, xeric, rocky, or nutrient-poor soils
- Clumping Bamboo – Excels in tight urban spaces and noise-sensitive areas
- Fipside Chaste Tree (Vitex) – Loves hot, dry, sunny conditions
- Arnold Red Bush Honeysuckle – Handles tough clay soils, salt, and wind. This dense, fast-growing shrub is ideal for roadside planting, coastal gardens, or slopes, where erosion control is needed.
These resilient shrubs make the most of challenging conditions and help you transform even the most inhospitable parts of your yard into thriving, lush spaces.
Tips For Growing Fast-Growing Shrubs
Before planting, always:
- Know your Hardiness Zone – Each shrub has its preferred USDA planting zone.
- Pick the right sun conditions – Full sun, part shade, or full shade.
- Use arborist mulch to hold moisture and suppress weeds.
- Water new shrubs regularly using the Finger Test to check soil moisture.
- Prune as needed to shape and control size, especially important for hedge plants!
- Deadhead spent blooms when applicable to encourage fresh flowers.
From Bare to Blooming in a Flash!
There's something deeply satisfying about seeing instant impact in your garden. Fast-growing shrubs don't just speed up the landscaping process, they deliver instant privacy, quick curb appeal, and thriving habitats for wildlife in record time. Why wait years for results when you can enjoy lush greenery, colorful blooms, and seasonal interest now?
Whether you're shielding your backyard from prying eyes, building a backyard oasis, or kickstarting a brand new garden, these speedy shrubs work double duty, saving you time and money while giving Ma Nature a jumpstart. With the right care and smart plant choices, your landscape can look mature, polished, and purposeful in just a few seasons.
Grow smart and fast! Your dream landscape is only a season or two away!
Happy Planting!
