Profuse branching forms a dense hedge, and the dark green leaves are attractive throughout the season. Japanese plum, or loquat , is an attractive evergreen tree that grows to 15-25 feet high and about as wide. It's a fairly fast-growing plant that branches profusely. Loquat has edible fruit that can serve as a wildlife sanctuary. Hollies of many cultivars are fast-growing evergreens that branch extensively.
Hollies have thick, lush leaves and the added benefit of waxy red berries.
Viburnums , also available in many cultivars, are fast-growing evergreens with extensive branching. They can be pruned to form a compact hedge. Many cultivars have showy flowers and fruit, an added plus for aesthetics and food for wildlife. It has dense growth, starts flowering at about 3 feet and has medium height. Osmanthus is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows to about 20 feet.