Quickly transform your landscape with these fast-growing shrubs recommended by garden experts.
Consider these expert recommendations for fast-growing evergreen shrubs to grow in your yard.
Depending on the variety, you may have blossoms in fall or in winter.
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Devilwood
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American Olive or Devilwood is a native shrub to the Southern United States.
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You’ll need to prune Devilwood if you want to maintain this shrub to a certain size.
“If left unpruned,Cartrema americanumcan grow into an airy large shrub or small tree.”
In the spring, this evergreen shrub produces fragrant, small, white flowers.
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This shrub grows densely and provides privacy year-round.
“The fragrance is delightful and makes the home feel extra cozy as the temperature outside drops.”
Fire ChiefTM Arborvitae
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If you want a low-maintanence shrub, this one doesn’t require pruning.
“I love its easy care and its year-round handsomely good looks,” she adds.
Florida Anise
Have a shady area and want to plant a shrub that deer don’t like?
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Florida anise is a great choice.
Inkberry
Inkberry is a multi-purpose shrub that’s low-maintenance and provides food for pollinators.
This is a wonderful substitute to Boxwoods, she says.
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They can be planted in almost any soil bang out and can occasionally stand wet feet."
Laurustinus
Want to grow an evergreen shrub that produces fruits and attracts wildlife to the garden?
This fast-growing shrub entices pollinators and birds and is deer and rabbit resistent.
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She adds these shrubs can be grown as one plant or as several to create a hedge.
This shrub can grow in a variety of conditions making it suitable for many landscapes.
This hardy shrub is adaptable.
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This is a native shrub in the Eastern United States and attracts pollinators and birds.
Yewtopia Plum Yew
Want to grow an evergreen shrub in the shady area of your garden?
Yetopia Plum Yew may be the answer as it can manage in a variety of conditions.
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“It adds a beautiful textural interest to the winter garden with a classic evergreen aesthetic.”
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