5 beautiful fast-growing shrubs to plant this spring!

Refreshing your landscape can sometimes be a daunting task. This is why fast-growing shrubs are some of the best choices when it comes to easily populating your yard and adding beautiful color! Most shrubs take off pretty quickly, are ideal if you want to cover a large area, are easy to maintain, and only need pruning from time to time.

Other amazing perks seen by homeowners include the likes of:

• Tall shrub varieties can end up providing you shade in the warm months and provide privacy

• The dense vegetation of these shrubs will act as noise-canceling for the outside ruckus

• The dense vegetation will invite more wildlife into your garden, making them a perfect choice for nests and a great source of food for them

• Fast-growing shrubs are going to fill up your garden easily, making it seem less empty and more decorated

• They are typically low-maintenance and the benefits they bring exceed the work put into caring for them.

Keep on reading to find out why fast-growing shrubs are the best choice for and see if any of our favorites are going to be the perfect fit for your yard!

Snowball Hydrangea

Hydrangeas are one of the best fast-growing shrubs to plant and are actually pretty easy to care for! It comes with the perk that it is resistant to most plant diseases, and there are very few pests that are going to give you problems. Not to mention, once you have managed to grow this beautiful flower, you will get to enjoy and admire the cotton candy-like flowers it grows. You can grow a variety of colors of hydrangeas, from white to pink, cream, and blue, and they can even combine in different shades as well. This fast-growing shrub is great for gardens that do not get a lot of sun, as they thrive in partial sun and definitely love afternoon shade. Make sure that you can sustain a watering schedule, as they generally bloom in late spring and summer and need to be watered a few days a week to be able to keep those beautiful, colorful bouquets vibrant!

Barberry

If you are looking to add some color to your yard, then look no further than the Barberry. In particular, you should be on the hunt for the orange rocket barberry, which is going to be the most vibrant variety. Barberry require well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade for ideal growing. This plant ends up having slender, upright branches that are going to grow in an organized column shape, thus adding texture and height to your landscape. Not to mention, the foliage on this fast-growing shrub is going to be spectacular, and in most cases, it’s going to be complementary to the other plants in your landscape. The leaves are going to be growing in a coral color, only to deepen in color as they grow, reaching their signature red-purple hue. With the inside of the plant being lime green, the color combination is bound to bring vibrancy and good vibes to your yard.

Burning Bush If you are worried that you are going to lose a lot of color from your yard come fall, we got your back with the Burning Bush. However, this name perfectly encompasses the vibrant red color it has in the fall when it goes from its general vibrant green in the spring and summer to a fiery red. You should be careful with this type of bush as it can attract spider mites, and it is also a characteristic of stressed plants. They can also end up spreading across your yard if you are not careful enough with them. The burning bush needs well-draining and moist soil to thrive. Yet, if you happen to go through a drought patch throughout the year, you do not have to worry about this type of fast-growing shrub, as it can fare well in dry soil for a while. One thing to keep in mind is that the burning bush attracts the likes of songbirds and bees, so if you do not enjoy the chirping of birds or you or someone in your family is allergic to bees, it would be for the best to not plant too many of this variety in your yard.

Viburnum

If you are looking for an evergreen shrub that is going to keep your garden green for a long time then you definitely need to consider getting a Viburnum. This shrub has has been used as a privacy hedge for decades. When growing, they generally start out with a beautiful copper color for all new growth that then matures over time in a vibrant, dark green.

This fast-growing shrub is going to grow gorgeous white flowers from spring to fall, and you will be able to enjoy its sweet, fragrant scent for most of the summer. While a lot of people have been using it as a screening plant, you can also use it as an accent shrub in some spots of your garden. They do grow very fast, as some gardeners report having them grow up to three times in size in one year, so you need to be prepared for that!