Hi There !

I need to plant some fast-growing trees.  Here are two vendors I've found:

www.austrees.com
www.fast-growing-trees.com

Here's my problem:  I need to plant hundreds of trees.  Hence, it is
important I get either a ridiculously low price or a big volume
discount.

Yes...I am a cheapskate.


A 5-star answer would be a provider of fast-growing trees who is dirt cheap.

heh  heh  heh


All comments greatly appreciated!


Thanks.
ron

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Request for Question Clarification by tutuzdad-ga on 12 Jan 2006 07:33 PST

I think your best bet is Paulownia trees (aka Royal Empress trees).
They grow at a rate of 8-10 feet per year (10-15 feet per year in some
regions) and zoom to an astounding height of about 30 feet (as high as
50 feet in some regions) in relatively short order. It is not uncommon
to see the trees reach 1-2 feet in trunk circumference in a year or
two. The trees are becoming wildly popular for the amount of highly
desirable wood they produce, their beautifully scented flowers, as
well as for their abundant shade (they have enormous leaves that must
be seen to be believed).

Depending on where you buy the seedlings you can get them as low a $1
per seedling in bulk and perhaps less if you buy in greater volume
directly from a grower.

RUSH INDUSTRIES
http://www.rushindustries.com/roemtr100bu.html

WORLD PAULOWNIA INSTITUTIVE LLC
http://www.worldpaulownia.com/html/about_paulownia.html
http://www.worldpaulownia.com/html/ordering.html

TYTY SHADE TREE NURSERY
http://www.tytyga.com/shadetrees/pg18.htm

Google Images:
http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&lr=&safe=off&q=Paulownia%20&sa=N&tab=wi

Google Images:
http://images.google.com/images?svnum=10&hl=en&lr=&safe=off&q=empress+tree


Please let me know if this suffices as an answer.

Tutuzdad-ga

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Clarification of Question by nronronronro-ga on 12 Jan 2006 18:43 PST

tutuzdad---definitely 5 stars.  Please post!

Thanks.
ron

Dear nronronronro-ga;

I am delighted to be answering another one of your questions.

I think your best bet is Paulownia trees (aka Royal Empress trees).
They grow at a rate of 8-10 feet per year (10-15 feet per year in some
regions) and zoom to an astounding height of about 30 feet (as high as
50 feet in some regions) in relatively short order. It is not uncommon
to see the trees reach 1-2 feet in trunk circumference in a year or
two. The trees are becoming wildly popular for the amount of highly
desirable wood they produce, their beautifully scented flowers, as
well as for their abundant shade (they have enormous leaves that must
be seen to be believed).

Depending on where you buy the seedlings you can get them as low a $1
per seedling in bulk and perhaps less if you buy in greater volume
directly from a grower.

I hope you find that my research exceeds your expectations. If you
have any questions about my research please post a clarification
request prior to rating the answer. Otherwise, I welcome your rating
and your final comments and I look forward to working with you again
in the near future. Thank you for bringing your question to us.

Best regards;
Tutuzdad ? Google Answers Researcher


OTHER INFORMATION SOURCES

RUSH INDUSTRIES
http://www.rushindustries.com/roemtr100bu.html

WORLD PAULOWNIA INSTITUTIVE LLC
http://www.worldpaulownia.com/html/about_paulownia.html
http://www.worldpaulownia.com/html/ordering.html

TYTY SHADE TREE NURSERY
http://www.tytyga.com/shadetrees/pg18.htm

Google Images:
http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&lr=&safe=off&q=Paulownia%20&sa=N&tab=wi

Google Images:
http://images.google.com/images?svnum=10&hl=en&lr=&safe=off&q=empress+tree


SEARCH STRATEGY


SEARCH ENGINES USED:

Google ://www.google.com




SEARCH TERMS USED:


PAULOWNIA 

TREES 

ROYAL EMPRESS

FAST GROWING

tutuzdad----outstanding!

Thanks!
ron

Your decision tree:
1, Are you growing logs, biomass, shade ....?
2, Sort the limiting factors to growth - frost, rainfall, genetics, soils
3, How much can you spend on establishment and maintenance?
4, Compare the above with what seems to work in your area.
Good luck

How fast is fast? I live in a prime Xmas tree growing area and
seedlings are both cheap in large quantities and make a 5-10 ft hedge
in only about 7 years.

Otherwise most "fast-growing" "trees" are actually bushes or even
grass (bamboo) - also, fast-growing also usually means brittle and
short-lived.

Hi Ron

I planted 40 cottonwoods 3 feet apart.  In less than 3 years I had a darn
wall blocking my neighbors view of my house.  I got the cottonwoods during
bare root season.. I paid $2.47 each. Today these little trees are well over
25 feet tall....I'm loven it.

Bruce

This looks like a useful place to start looking:
http://www.naturehills.com/new/product/trees_subcategories.aspx?catname=Fast+Growing

Apparently you can input your climate, etc. conditions to narrow the search.

As Ozforester points out, your choice depends on what you want to achieve.

It should be obvious, but the answer might also depend on whether you
live in The Yukon or the Fla. Keys.

ozforester----thanks a million!   I appreciate it!

ron

siliconsamurai,

Thanks.  I've often wondered if there is a trade-off between fast
growth and longevity.  Also, whether there is a trade-off betwen
fast-growth and strength.


Thanks for writing!
ron

arizonaboy,

Thanks for your comments.  I will be planting in two very different
climates---one is El Paso, Texas.  My hunch is, your climate in
Arizona is similar.

Thanks again for the great insights!
ron

Thanks, myoarin.

Greatly appreciated, as always!
ron

Thanks, Stacy!  Here are the extras I found:

www.arborday.org
www.fastgrowingtree.com

ron