Need fast growing tree species: I need to plant trees that will grow 10 meters w/in 2 yrs.

[GammaGlobulin]

Dear Folks,

 

I have a lawn that needs some shade from tall trees.

 

If I were younger, then almost any old tree might do.

 

However, at my present age, I realize that if I plant an average tree, any old tree, most will not grow tall enough before I am underground moldering, just food for the trees, myself.

 

This is why I need to go out and plant some seedlings which will grow super fast, with proper care and fertilizer.

 

What might be the best and fastest growing tree I could plant, for the Chiang Mai climate?

 

Any ideas?

 

I would plant fruit trees if I were ten years younger, of course.

 

But, I let this project go...for too long, now....and now I am almost out of time.

 

I know that there must be super-fast-growing trees, what will all the new genetic-engineering of things like corn, for example.

 

So then, in terms of trees, are there any newly created GMO-trees that will grow about three times faster than natural trees?

 

I am NOT interested in anything NATURAL, if natural means growing slow.

 

I do not intend to EAT the trees, so GMO-trees seems right for me...if...

They will just grow....SUPER-Fast.

 

I do not intend to start from seeds.

 

I will buy some saplings, or what do you call them.....

Not saplings.

 

I meant seedlings.....

 

Thanks for any advised advice.

 

Best,

 

Gamma

 

NOTE4:  I did not mean to say that I would not also be willing to buy saplings, rather than just seedlings.  But, with such a fast growing tree species, I figure that seedlings might be cheaper than saplings, and still reach about the same height within approximately the same period of time.... 18 months to two years.

 

 

Edited September 21 by GammaGlobulin

[degrub]

Try giant bamboo. It’s a grass. Just add water and fertilizer.

[marin]

2 hours ago, GammaGlobulin said:

I have a lawn that needs some shade from tall trees.

I am cutting back and pruning all my trees as they have gotten too thick and my front lawn  is not getting enough sun, thus parts are thinning and dying. If you love a green grassy lawn dont put too many trees in. This is the lawn 4 months ago, but now the trees have caused it to thin in places. 

[mahjongguy]

Eucalyptus. Easily found. Very affordable. Smell nice too.

 

[herfiehandbag]

I've seen lorries trundling around with fully grown trees on the back, their roots wrapped in plastic. Instant shade!

[GammaGlobulin]

42 minutes ago, marin said:

I am cutting back and pruning all my trees as they have gotten too thick and my front lawn  is not getting enough sun, thus parts are thinning and dying. If you love a green grassy lawn dont put too many trees in. This is the lawn 4 months ago, but now the trees have caused it to thin in places. 

 

Truly...

That is a piece of beautiful landscaping.

 

Congrats!!!!

 

 

[GammaGlobulin]

51 minutes ago, degrub said:

Try giant bamboo. It’s a grass. Just add water and fertilizer.

 

How fast could it possibly grow...in CM environment, if given Tinder loving care?

 

 

[degrub]

6 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

 

How fast could it possibly grow...in CM environment, if given Tinder loving care?

 

 

https://bootstrapbee.com/bamboo/average-bamboo-growth-rate
 

 

[FlorC]

Tamarind tree grow fast. Small leaves though.

Tamarind - Wikipedia

Folks here planted one 1,5 m high , 5 months ago , now 4 meter high.

And you get some fruit.

[Old Croc]

[GammaGlobulin]

27 minutes ago, FlorC said:

Tamarind tree grow fast. Small leaves though.

Tamarind - Wikipedia

Folks here planted one 1,5 m high , 5 months ago , now 4 meter high.

And you get some fruit.

 

Nice.

Will keep in mind!

 

[In Full Agreement]

Cypress

[FriscoKid]

Cannabis is a weed that grows very fast and easily. Lots of places sell ones that have already sprouted and just need to be replanted. In 8 weeks your whole garden will be covered. Thank me later.  

[markwhite]

8 hours ago, degrub said:

Try giant bamboo. It’s a grass. Just add water and fertilizer.

 

Dunno about giant bamboo, but whatever variety we've planted in our garden drops a lot of leaves, which hasn't been good for the grass that grows around them. Definitely fast growing, and spreading though easy to pull shoots to keep them trained in a smaller space, but OP should be aware of the effect of the leaves if he wants to keep his lawn looking nice.

[KannikaP]

8 hours ago, degrub said:

https://bootstrapbee.com/bamboo/average-bamboo-growth-rate
 

 

[KannikaP]

8 hours ago, degrub said:

https://bootstrapbee.com/bamboo/average-bamboo-growth-rate
 

 

[KannikaP]

1 minute ago, KannikaP said:

Love how the Clumping is quoted in FEET, Running in CM, and Giant in INCHES

[Crossy]

5 hours ago, FriscoKid said:

Cannabis is a weed that grows very fast and easily. Lots of places sell ones that have already sprouted and just need to be replanted. In 8 weeks your whole garden will be covered. Thank me later.  

 

If you burn the clippings your neighbours will be thanking you!!

 

Whee

[Denim]

Be careful. Too much shade and some grass types will die , as has just happened to part of our lawn. Had to chop 80% of our 9 year old mango tree back to revive things.

[Hummin]

10 hours ago, degrub said:

Try giant bamboo. It’s a grass. Just add water and fertilizer.

Bamboo is noisy even in a small breeze, and kills the grass. Same with Tamarind trees which grows very  vide, and not especially tall fast growing trees

 

9 hours ago, mahjongguy said:

Eucalyptus. Easily found. Very affordable. Smell nice too.

 

Agree

[novacova]

12 hours ago, GammaGlobulin said:

I have a lawn that needs some shade from tall trees.

Why don’t you take a drive out to Mae On to the tree nursery conglomerate and ask around. A very large variety of tree species there, probably the largest in the north, and sure you’ll find something there that will suit your needs.

[Lacessit]

Tasmanian blue gum.

[GammaGlobulin]

38 minutes ago, novacova said:

Why don’t you take a drive out to Mae On to the tree nursery conglomerate and ask around. A very large variety of tree species there, probably the largest in the north, and sure you’ll find something there that will suit your needs.

 

OK.

Sounds like a good adventure.

 

[stoner]

i suggest cannabis sativa. native to thailand. known to grow rapidly and steadily. 

 

also perpetual. 

[Rotweiler]

Recommend a visit to the Kham Thien Market,  MANY of the shopkeepers speak multiple languages.  Discuss your specific needs and desires with them.  They will be happy to point you in the right direction.

 

We purchased 8 baby Asian Evergreens there about 15 years ago.  Had to chop MANY down as they grew too fast and large.

 

Our tamarind tree is now about 8 meters high and last year produced over 20 kilos of fruit (plus great shade all year round!).

[Rotweiler]

"""Recommend a visit to the Kham Thien Market"""

 

 18.806308°  98.997263° , just South of Lotus's Kham Thien (they spell it Kham Thiang...)

[MarkBR]

On 9/22/2024 at 5:03 AM, GammaGlobulin said:

Dear Folks,

 

I have a lawn that needs some shade from tall trees.

 

If I were younger, then almost any old tree might do.

 

However, at my present age, I realize that if I plant an average tree, any old tree, most will not grow tall enough before I am underground moldering, just food for the trees, myself.

 

This is why I need to go out and plant some seedlings which will grow super fast, with proper care and fertilizer.

 

What might be the best and fastest growing tree I could plant, for the Chiang Mai climate?

 

Any ideas?

 

I would plant fruit trees if I were ten years younger, of course.

 

But, I let this project go...for too long, now....and now I am almost out of time.

 

I know that there must be super-fast-growing trees, what will all the new genetic-engineering of things like corn, for example.

 

So then, in terms of trees, are there any newly created GMO-trees that will grow about three times faster than natural trees?

 

I am NOT interested in anything NATURAL, if natural means growing slow.

 

I do not intend to EAT the trees, so GMO-trees seems right for me...if...

They will just grow....SUPER-Fast.

 

I do not intend to start from seeds.

 

I will buy some saplings, or what do you call them.....

Not saplings.

 

I meant seedlings.....

 

Thanks for any advised advice.

 

Best,

 

Gamma

 

NOTE4:  I did not mean to say that I would not also be willing to buy saplings, rather than just seedlings.  But, with such a fast growing tree species, I figure that seedlings might be cheaper than saplings, and still reach about the same height within approximately the same period of time.... 18 months to two years.

 

 

Maroom - northern lanna Thai name (Moringa oleifera) - ours started from seed are now over 13feet after 2 years, a ridiculously fast growth rate.  All parts edible.  However, only light shade.  Advantage drought & flood resistant (survived two 1 m floods in 2023).

[MarkBR]

On 9/22/2024 at 4:34 PM, markwhite said:

 

Dunno about giant bamboo, but whatever variety we've planted in our garden drops a lot of leaves, which hasn't been good for the grass that grows around them. Definitely fast growing, and spreading though easy to pull shoots to keep them trained in a smaller space, but OP should be aware of the effect of the leaves if he wants to keep his lawn looking nice.

Buy one that is edible then after 3-4 years start cutting up to 1 quarter of new shoots to prepare & eat.  Asuming you like bamboo to eat this should be a good idea.

[GammaGlobulin]

3 minutes ago, MarkBR said:

Maroom - northern lanna Thai name (Moringa oleifera) - ours started from seed are now over 13feet after 2 years, a ridiculously fast growth rate.  All parts edible.  However, only light shade.  Advantage drought & flood resistant (survived two 1 m floods in 2023).

 

Nice tree.

 

[MarkBR]

On 9/22/2024 at 6:01 PM, Lacessit said:

Tasmanian blue gum.

Rainbow gum (Eucalyptus deglupta) might be better, grows very fast.  In tropics often a species grown for timber, and insanely beautiful trunks.