Fast Growing Shade Trees

Fast Growing Shade Trees

Need shade in a hurry? Our Fast Growing Shade Trees collection features vibrant, large-canopy trees that quickly create cool, leafy retreats, while adding bursts of colour and elegance to your landscape.

🌱 Why Choose Fast Growing Shade Trees

✔ Quick Canopy Coverage , Create natural shade and reduce heat fast
✔ Bold Visual Appeal , Stunning seasonal flowers and lush foliage
✔ Perfect for Aussie Backyards , Grown to thrive in sun-drenched climates
✔ Low Maintenance Growth , Easy to establish with minimal ongoing care
✔ Ideal for Streets or Yards , Provide shelter, structure and long-term value

Top Picks from This Collection

Discover 3 bestsellers customers love from this collection:

- Royal Poinciana, Delonix regia, A tropical favourite with fiery red-orange flowers and an impressive umbrella-like canopy
- Jacaranda Tree, Jacaranda mimosifolia, Loved for its soft, feathery foliage and breathtaking purple blooms in spring
- Illawarra Flame Tree, Brachychiton acerifolius, A fast grower with bright red bell flowers and wide, shady branches

🏡 Where Fast Growing Shade Trees Belong in Your Landscape

✅ Suburban Backyards , Create shady zones for play areas or outdoor dining
✅ Large Lawns or Acreage , Break up open space with seasonal colour and structure
✅ Driveways or Streetscapes , Add cooling canopy and visual appeal
✅ Schoolyards or Parks , Offer quick-growing shelter in high-traffic areas

Expert Plant Selection Tip

When planting fast-growing shade trees, be sure to allow plenty of room for their mature canopy. Space trees at least 5 to 10 metres apart depending on variety. Water well during the first year to help establish roots quickly, and prune lightly to shape as they grow.

❔ FAQs About Fast Growing Shade Trees

How quickly do these trees provide shade
You’ll start seeing good canopy development within 2 to 3 years with proper care

Are they suitable for all Australian climates
Yes, especially in warm and temperate regions, check individual species for frost tolerance

Will they damage paving or foundations
Not usually, but always plant larger trees at least 4 to 5 metres from structures

Do they lose their leaves
Jacarandas and Flame Trees are semi-deciduous, but provide excellent shade when in leaf

Why choose fast-growing over slower species
They give you results sooner, especially important for new builds or sun-exposed gardens

🌿 Ready to Transform Your Space with Fast Growing Shade Trees?

Turn your garden into a lush escape, shop Fast Growing Shade Trees today!