If you maintain rental properties, knowing which trees grow well and quickly can help increase the value of the property faster. Plus, a little planning can help lower the time you invest in property maintenance. The paper birch is one of the most beautiful and fastest growing shade trees you can plant in North Carolina. It doesn't require watering unless there is a serious drought. It also needs no special care. Plus, people find them intriguing and children love them. Winged elm trees grow extremely fast and only require watering during times of drought. It also has a distinctive look