1.    Shade

When planted around your home, trees can create a completely different environment than what you would have without them. Not only do trees around your home add massive shade to parts of your landscape, they can make the temperature drop and give you a cooler experience than your neighbor just right across the street. They can even keep the interior of your home cooler, which means less strain on your A/C unit.

2.    Privacy

Many people add new foliage to their yard because they want to create a bit of privacy from the world around them. Trees are often planted as an alternative to privacy hedges or hedge walls. They not only stop people from seeing into your property, but their thicker canopy and extra height allows the tree to block out unwanted noises such as traffic or parks nearby. We especially recommend fast-growing trees in the backyard to block nearby windows for ultimate privacy!

3.    Property Value

Unless you are flipping a home or just ready to sell yours, property value is usually not the primary reason our customers want to add but it is ALWAYS a nice perk to realize how much value you are adding to your home. By adding to your landscape, and adding shade and privacy, the value of your home could go up by as much as 28%. Depending on how much you invest in your yard, you could be getting it all back in due time.

Best 5 Fast-Growing Trees to Plant Now

California Pepper

The bright green, fern-like leaves and the bright red berries along with the weeping shape of the California Pepper tree create a spectacular addition to any landscape, regardless of theme. Available in single and multi-trunk varieties, its twisted, thick trunk adds character to your yard. The use of nighttime lighting will create a dramatic silhouette. The evergreen California Pepper trees require little water. Once established, you may never have to water this tree again! (just kidding, SOME water is needed for all living things). They have an upright yet broad canopy growth that will provide your yard with much needed shade, perfect for a family picnic spot.

Ficus Nitida

The Ficus Nitida can easily handle most weather, add shade to your yard, and always look like a prized tree! It is not surprising that this is one the most popular trees in the Southern California area, and the most common tree we plant out here! The Ficus thrives in full sun exposure, but can grow in partial shade, and is drought tolerant. Since this is a fast-growing evergreen, you can enjoy more shade without the long wait. The foliage on this striking tree grows into a dense canopy that provides generous amounts of shade inside and outside of the home, when planted strategically.

Podocarpus

This pyramid-shaped tree is perfect for any yard and can be used in so many ways that shows them off!  With its low maintenance, clean evergreen look, and ability to be grown into any size you need, this is a great option for creating a hedge or privacy wall. One of the thickest hedge trees we offer at Moon Valley Nurseries, the Podocarpus thrives in full sun to partial shade. This evergreen needs a bit more water in the first year but becomes water-wise, once established in your yard. They can be left to grow out and look great, but they can also handle consistent pruning for hedging and/or minor topiary projects.

Majestic Ash

The Majestic Ash tree is an evergreen shade tree and Southern California will always need some of that around during the warmer months! This tree is low-maintenance and nearly pest-free, which makes it an ideal choice for planting in a yard or street plantings. You can plant the Majestic Ash as a main focal point in your yard or in a row to create long stretches of shade on your property. A row of these trees will also give your yard additional privacy. The classic, larger-leaved green foliage compliments the canopy with its dense and unique growth. This Majestic Ash tree originates from just south of us, in Mexico. As it is not too far from home, these ash trees do great in our climate.

Piru Queen Palm

The Piru Queen Palm should not be mistaken for the big-box-store palms they ship in from the far parts of the country. Our Piru Queen Palm is a hardier and healthier tree in every way compared to other queen palms. The Piru Queen Palms grow lush, thicker, and much greener crowns. Our Piru Queen Palms are put through hot summers, cold winters, and dry climates to promote drought tolerance and water retention. This results in a palm that can handle extreme conditions, no matter what your region might put it through! We like to plant Piru Queen Palms in clusters to provide an amazing tropical resort feel (and sounds!) to your yard.

Moon Valley Nurseries Difference

At Moon Valley Nurseries, we take incredible pride in growing and maintaining the best selection of trees for our clients. We deliver and plant anything and everything in our massive inventory. Since we are the grower, we always guarantee the best trees! All our locations have friendly nursery professionals waiting to help you get exactly what you need!