Laurel (Laurus nobilis)
Laurel is definitely one of the easiest fast-growing shrubs you can plant that is not going to give you too much of a headache and help you complete your landscape. They are great to be planted as a stand-alone plant or in a group so that you can get a cohesive hedge.
What’s more, if you are a fan of topiary shrubs, this one can easily be tamed and made into one if you want to try out your hand at a new hobby.
A lot of people see laurel as a fast-growing shrub, but when left to its own devices, it is not unheard of to see laurel plants grow up to 60 feet in height! This is why this fast-growing shrub should be kept under control, and you should make sure that you are not losing control of it.
A great reason why you should be choosing this type of shrub is that, despite the obvious perks we have discussed earlier, you can easily use it in more practical ways in the kitchen as well.
Laurel blooms with golden wildflowers in spring, making your garden filled with life and vibrancy, and you can use its leaves as aromatics for different kinds of pasta and soups. Bay laurel is an aromatic plant, and you can easily plant it in well-draining soil. You can enjoy this fast-growing shrub to its fullest all year round!
