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Another good thing about corkscrew willow is its fast growth. Like most willows, it grows 24 inches or more in one year, reaching a mature height of 25 to 30 feet with a spread of 15 to 20 feet. Now for the bad news: like other willows, corkscrew willow is short-lived. Most fast-growing trees have brittle branches and are prone to breakage. Corkscrew willow is no exception.
Average first year growth is eight feet! The growth you will get can vary from 4 to 15 feet depending on the growing conditions. This makes them useful for fence lines, borders, and screens, where fast growth is needed.The Ameri-Willow can also be pruned and shaped as shade trees in the landscape, or used in other tree planting projects.t's always a toss-up to put some of these in the Fast-Growing section, but these are generally planted more for shade than for privacy screens or windbreaks. The Paulownia is very popular and known for fast growth, and the huge leaves and clusters of purple flowers they can quickly fill a patch of bare ground.