Horticultural crops from the group of fast-growing shrubs are distinguished by their frequency of growth and density. Their height usually does not exceed 3 m.
Regular pruning of the shoots will be required to build up the green mass. You shouldn't forget about other agrotechnical measures either. Inflorescences that have already bloomed must be removed. If present, the appearance of the bush is unlikely to be presentable.
Here is a small list of the most popular fast growing shrubs.
Bush | Description | Growth rate (m per year) |
Rose hip | Fruiting, maximum decorative effect during the flowering period. | Depending on the variety, the maximum size is 2 years. |
Clematis | Retains decorativeness throughout the warm season. Dislikes acidic soil. Needs sunlight and moisture. | |
the Rose | Used to create an impassable fence. This effect is achieved with the help of long vines and sharp thorns. Does not tolerate waterlogging. The number of shoots depends on the method of the garter. | |
Honeysuckle | The height of the bush is up to 6 m. It is a decoration of the garden until frost. The fruits are edible, the corollas are bright. The color of the latter can be yellow, orange, pink, red, carmine. | Up to 1. |
Alpine currant | Height does not exceed 2 m. Not demanding on soil and climate. The leaves are small, the fruits are red, the flowering period lasts 10 days. | |
Derain white | The crown is spreading, bright leaves are decorated with a light border. Inflorescences can be creamy or white, branches - different tones of red. Loves bright lighting. | 0,1-0,5. |
Common barberry | Differs in unpretentiousness, drought resistance, high decorativeness during flowering and fruiting. Does not tolerate excessive moisture. | |
Calyx-leaved bladder | Rounded lush crown formed by spreading branches. Carved leaf blades of large size and bright colors. Frost-resistant, photophilous, feels good even with gas pollution. | 0,6. |
Chubushnik (garden jasmine) | It is often confused with jasmine. The diameter of the white fragrant inflorescences does not exceed 6 mm. Doesn't need a haircut. Among the characteristic features are an alluring aroma, bright flowering. Dislikes shadows and liquid stagnation. It takes root quickly after planting. | 0.3 and more. |
Hawthorn | Tall, abundant flowering. Unpretentious, winter-hardy, shade-tolerant. Doesn't need regular pruning. The foliage has a deep green tint. The inflorescences are white or pink, the fruits are bright red. | Up to 0.25. |
Spirea Varieties: |
Deciduous shrub adorned with small flowers. | up to 2 or more. |
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The diameter of the cascading crown does not exceed 2 m. It is formed by spreading curving branches. The leaves are serrated obovate. | |
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Spherical spreading crown, a large number of branches, yellow bark. The leaves are decorated with small teeth. | |
Forsythia | Inflorescences are bright yellow. It grows rather quickly. Retains decorativeness only with regular pruning. | |
Yellow acacia | The diameter of the flowers is no more than 3 cm. A delicate sweetish aroma emanates from them. After flowering, pods are formed, the length of which does not exceed 5 cm.The height of the bush is from 3 to 7 m. | |
Elderberry black and red | Possesses a lush dense crown, gives round-shaped fruits. Needs regular pruning. | |
Maiden grapes | Liana-like plant, decorated with large leaves. Resistant to the negative effects of pests, pathogenic microflora. Shade-tolerant, undemanding to the soil. | 3 or 4. |