Here are 11 fast-growing, shade-tolerant trees to consider planting in your yard. Tip Even trees that can tolerate shade require at least some direct sun to grow.

The Southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora), is everyone's favorite large, broad-leafed evergreen; it even gets beautiful white, fragrant flowers in the summer.Luckily, it's also fast-growing and ...

If you want a fast-growing shade tree, you can't go wrong with a red oak tree (Quercus rubra). They are known for being sturdy, growing at a rate of 2 feet per year, and reaching a mature height ...

The white dogwood ( Cornus florida) is perhaps the most well-known white flower tree. There are around 60 species of dogwoods ...

The fast-growing trees can hit 15 feet within three years (which can hold you over until you take your bucket list-worthy trips to Tokyo or Washington, D.C., during peak cherry blossom season). 5 ...

Structural Weakness: Many fast-growing trees have weak wood, making them susceptible to breakage during storms, which can pose safety hazards and require frequent maintenance. Messiness: Fast ...

Both these mesquites are relatively fast-growing, but the Chilean grows to about 30 feet tall, while the velvet, a native of Arizona, only reaches 25. The velvet also has a stronger root system ...

It is drought tolerant, but not fast-growing. It is naturally found in the southern one-third of the state, although numbers were reduced in the past due to heavy logging.