Native to North America, buttonbush shrubs typically grow best near swampland, wetlands or along riverbanks. However, this tough species can grow almost anywhere, and with its fast-growing habit ...

It goes without saying that you should avoid growing invasive plants in your yard—and Japanese knotweed is at the very top of that list. "It grows incredibly fast—up to several inches per day ...

This is a moderately fast- to fast-growing shrub that generally puts out four to six inches of new growth after pruning. Another popular viburnum for hedges is Sandankwa viburnum ( V. suspensum ).