The narrow crown enables this tree to be used in tight overhead spaces. COTTONWOOD, SIOUXLAND COTTONLESS (Populus deltoides ‘Siousland’) Ht 70-90 ft, Spd 35-45 ft. Full sun to part shade, moderate water needs. The Mayday tree is a medium sized ornamental tree that is closely related to the chokecherry. Large conical evergreen with 1½”-2½” long, soft bluish-green needles, brightened in spring by very blue new growth. 1” yellow to red fruit ripens in August and can be used for jams or jellies. ELM, NEW HARMONY (Ulmus americana ‘New Harmony’) Ht 60 ft, Spd 35-40 ft. Tolerates full sun, low to moderate water needs. Sharp, stiff needles give rise to its botanical name of pungens(sharp-pointed). Tricolor Beech (Fagus sylvatica) Trees in the Colorado Springs area (and in Colorado in general) face an array of challenges. There are many non-native plants that are adapted to Colorado’s climate and can be used in a native landscape as long as moisture, light, and soil requirements are similar. Moderately pyramidal when young maturing to a rounded crown. Jerry’s (dad) personal favorite. These fun-to-grow trees were developed over 38 years, with 300 crosses made from the original 50-year old McIntosh. small tree or large shrub; bronze-red bark; multi-stemmed tree with small, scale-like leaves. Fall color is russet to red. OAK, GAMBEL (Quercus gambelli)Ht 15-30 ft, Spd 12-20 ft. Full sun, low water needs (xeric). A fast growing tree native to our area. Excellent resistance to fire blight. Great for small areas. Creamy white flowers in spring, dense summer foliage turns glowing red-orange in fall. Pyramid habit when young maturing to a rounded crown. Medium-sized red fruit ripens in late summer. A good choice when you lack the space for a Colorado spruce. Fall color is bright orange-red. OAK, NORTHERN PIN (Quercus ellipsoidalis)Ht 50-70 ft, Spd 30-40 ft. Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. Natives are part of our natural heritage and the ecosystems of Colorado. Generally grown in colonies, Aspen trees feature thin white-colored bark with tiny, tender, and round leaves. Tiny reddish purple, sweet cherry-like berries that birds love ripen in late summer. Will have a yellowish fall color. This is one of the hardiest ornamental pears. By understanding your planting zone for Colorado, you will be more successful in your efforts to create a wonderful garden. In mid to late summer the whole tree begins to glow as the very abundant 1/5” cherry-like dark red fruits ripen. OAK, BUR (Quercus macrocarpa) Ht 50-60 ft, Spd 35-45 ft. Full sun to part shade, low water needs (xeric). It has great resistance to Dutch Elm Disease. Another benefit of using Colorado native trees in landscapes is that they attract a wide variety of wildlife including mammals, birds, and butterflies. Thornless and podless. Successful establishment of native trees may require supplemental moisture after planting. This crabapple is columnar in its youth, maturing to a vase-shaped specimen with single, dark red flowers followed by persistent, deep red ½” fruit. Bright green, pinnately compound foliage turns slightly yellow in fall. MAPLE, HOTWINGS TATARIAN (Acer tataricum ‘GarAnn’) Ht 20-25 ft, Spd 18-20 ft. Full sun to part shade, low water needs (xeric). A slow-growing pine with dense, dark green foliage and light gray bark. Fragrant blossoms are followed by 1½” yellow-green apples which can make good jelly. Can be planted between windows and wine boxes. Very attractive tree with uniform growth habit and dense branching. This upright crab spreads with age. White 1-1 ½” flowers bloom in clusters in early May generally will not appear until tree is older. Colorado's cold climate restricts the types of plants that can thrive outdoors. Prefers well drained soils. Perfect as a tall, narrow screen where space is limited. MOUNTAIN ASH, OAK LEAF (Sorbus hybrid) Ht 25-30 ft, Spd 20 ft. Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. Fragrant white flower panicles up to 12” long, bloom on female trees followed by mahogany colored seed pods that persist through winter. Good sour cherry varieties include Montmorency, Early Richmond, Hansen bush cherry, Nanking, Meteor and Montmore. “You want the junkyard dogs of trees,” says Davis, “tough, durable species that can get planted in places like roadways and grow well. Deer resistant. A selection of Colorado Spruce. Handsome light gray bark and upright habit. A beautiful tree. Container-grown trees can be planted at any time during the growing season. Due to its shape and branching, it has proven to be an ideal street tree along wide streets and boulevards. SPRUCE, HOOPSI (Picea pungens ‘Hoopsii’) Ht 40-50 ft, Spd 15-20 ft. Tolerates full sun, moderate water needs. Popular old standby. Strong branch development stands up well in snow. We’re a Nursery Family that is excited to grow with our community by creating a remarkable experience and providing beautiful resilient plants produced for our unique environment. Colorado's environment, however, is ideal for a number of fruit trees. Fast growing native cottonwood with ascending branches that form a pyramidal crown. Try this unique new crabapple with an upright spreading habit and beautiful reddish-purple, cutleaf foliage. and bark, so the planting site should be amended with some organic material. Rated highly for disease resistance. MAPLE, SENSATION (Acer negundo ‘Sensation’) Ht 40-50 ft, Spd 30-40 ft. Full sun to part shade, low water needs (xeric and very adaptable). It will display an erect pyramidal to columnar form with fine textured dense rich green foliage. A Silver/Red Maple hybrid like Autumn Blaze Maple and Sienna Glen Maple. A hardy substitute for the Lanceleaf Cottonwood. The large leaves and showy late blooms make this a distinctive shade tree. All of these can handle minus 25 degrees Fahrenheit winter temperatures except peaches and nectarines, which get damaged starting at minus 12-14 degrees F. Which Fruit Trees Grow in Colorado It is usually grown as a multi-stemmed tree. It has a great resistance to the Dutch Elm Disease. Showy creamy white flowers are borne in 4-6” long upright panicles in early June. PINE, MUGO (Pinus mugo ‘Mughus’) Ht 15-25 ft, Spd 20-25 ft. Tolerates full sun, low water needs(xeric). The fruit is edible and attracts wildlife. Cottonwood with large, dark green, rust-resistant leaves. Bark is rough and deeply furrowed, dark gray-brown in color. Light green leaves turning yellow in the fall. SERVICEBERRY, SHADBLOW (Amelanchier canadensis) Ht 6-20+ ft, Spd 8-12 ft. Full sun to part shade, low water needs (xeric). May sprout to form groves (multi-stemmed). Needs good drainage and proper watering. The original selection was made from the Cheyenne Research Station. Tolerant of alkaline soils. Blue-gray foliage on vertically growing branches that create a columnar form. Tell us (or take a picture and show us!) symmetrical, pyramidal shape; for large landscapes; narrow, pyramidal habit, blue-green needles. PEAR, AUTUMN BLAZE (Pyrus calleryana ‘Autumn Blaze’ PP4591) Ht 30-35 ft, Spd 15-20 ft. Full sun, low to moderate water needs. Withstands drought, wind, extreme cold, alkaline soils, and heavy soils: an excellent tree for Colorado. Growing in regions 6,500-11,000 feet above sea level, the Colorado Blue Spruce can reach heights of 100 feet and grows small, scaly cones 2-4 inches in length. Skyrocket® provides a uniformly narrow shape, excellent for street plantings. The Corkbark can grow as tall as 100’. In a very protected site may be semi-evergreen. As with other xeric plants, ponderosa should be planted above grade if in a sprinkled lawn area. The ovate leaves are green in the late spring and summer and turn to stunning red to orange in the fall. Excellent resistance to fire blight should make this a tree worth considering for those who desire purple leafed accent plants. Selected from Colorado. CHOKECHERRY, AMUR (Prunus maackii) Ht 25-30 ft, Spd 25-30 ft. Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. Prefers well-drained soils. The young English Oak will start out in a pyramidal form, but mature as a large, massive, round-topped tree. Excellent fastigate form for tight spaces or to make a strong vertical impact. Beautiful pink flowers. One of the few trees that are tolerant of high alkaline soils and it has a red-orange fall color. In order to maximize survival with minimal external inputs, trees should be selected to match the site’s life These are true lilacs, but their globe shape is much taller than the ... Russian Hawthorn. Most Colorado gardeners and homeowners want to harvest a fruit nut or berry crop as soon as possible so that the apparent choice is to plant a large vine or tree or to set out a fast growing … The leaves are smaller, thicker, and deep green. Imperial is more compact and uniform than other honeylocusts and works well in smaller landscapes or as a street tree. Yellow in the fall. Can be 100 ft tall. spreading, multi-stemmed evergreen with small. Upright oval habit. Will tolerate dry alkaline soils and thrives on neglect. MAPLE, HEDGE (Acer campestre) Ht 25-30 ft, Spd 25-30 ft. Full sun, low to moderate water needs. It has glossy green leaves through the summer turning to a yellow color in the fall. Employment | Fragrant white flowers in late June followed by seed pods. A small shrubby tree lilac similar to Japanese Tree Lilac, but with smaller leaves that suffer less tatter. Great for smaller yards where space is limited but a shade tree is needed. The silver-gray needles are usually 1-1 ½ inches long and typically point upward. JUNIPER, BLUE POINT (Juniperus chinensis ‘Blue Point’) Ht 8 ft, Spd 4 ft. Full sun, low water needs (xeric). The Mountain Frost Pear is a vigorous grower with an upright shape. PINE, PONDEROSA (Pinus ponderosa) Ht 50-60 ft, Spd 20-40 ft. Full sun, low water needs(xeric). This elm has a beautiful vase shaped growth habit. Similar to the Hedge Maple with its attractive corky bark. Cimmarron is seedless and has excellent summer foliage and orange-red fall color. CSU Extension - A division of the Office of Engagement. This tree is a little narrower in growth then the Valley Forge Elm. The state includes a variety of microclimates and 9 different “growing zones,” which means certain plants may grow well in some parts of the state and not in others. ‘Radiant’ has a compact rounded form. Leaves are dark green on top, gray green beneath. A durable globe shaped tree, variable in height, usually low branched with the branches bending down toward the ground then arching back up at the ends. “Colorado is not the easiest place to have a garden or a landscape or grow anything,” Harris says. Christmas Tree Hours This tree comes from a very hardy northern plains seed source. Prefers well drained soils, and will tolerate dry conditions. A medium sized ornamental tree with great seasonal interest. A small black drupe fruit ripens late summer and is usually eaten by the birds. PEAR, MOUNTAIN FROST (Pyrus ussuriensis ‘Bailfrost’)Ht 20-30 ft, Spd 15-20 ft. Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. The buds open to white flowers in the spring followed by sweet blue-black fruit. COTTONWOOD, HIGHLAND COTTONLESS (Populus acu. The bark is somewhat exfoliating but varies from tree to tree. Tree and shrub planting can be challenging in Colorado. Lovely purplish leaves and red flowers. Excellent for foliage contrast Occurs as a single or multi-stemmed tree. An attractive alternate for aspen groves. The branches often droop due to the numerous slender terminating branches. Will not self-seed. Medium green pinnately compounded leaves. Revised 1/18. Numerous corymbs of white flowers appear in late May. This tree has good resistance to fireblight. Our physical location is 1311 College Ave, Fort Collins, CO. Having website issues? 5 go-to trees that are perfect for Colorado Front Range gardens. Rapid urbanization in the state is reducing biodiversity as habitat is removed for building and road construction. Rabbits and deer seldom eat it. It has deep, reddish pink flowers and reddish bronze leaves. Bright red buds add winter color. Small tree or large shrub, native to the southern Rocky Mountains. Adaptable to various soils and conditions. JUNIPER, ROCKY MOUNTAIN (Juniperus scopulorum) Ht 20-40 ft, Spd 3-15 ft. Full sun, low water needs (xeric). WINTERBERRY (Euonymus bungeanus) Ht 18-15 ft, Spd 15-20 ft. Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. Should always be planted above grade, and slightly higher in lawn areas where it will thrive if this practice is observed. CRAB, PROFUSION (Malus ‘Profusion’) Ht 15-20 ft, Spd 15-20 ft. Full sun, low to moderate water needs. The light green foliage turns scarlet-orange in the fall. Grow the Northpole in a pot and the fruit grows on a single sturdy stem! The New Harmony Elm has a broad V-shaped growth habit. The reddish-orange bark of mature trees and sparse foliage have their own charm. The fall color varies but usually is deep scarlet. LINDEN, AMERICAN SENTRY (Tilia americana ‘American Sentry’) Ht 40-45 ft, Spd 25-30 ft. Full to part sun, moderate water needs. MAPLE, EMERALD LUSTRE NORWAY (Acer platanoides ‘Emerald Luster’) Ht 50-60 ft, Spd 30-45 ft. Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. CHOKECHERRY, SUCKER PUNCH RED-LEAF (Prunus x virginiana ‘P002s’) Ht 20-30 ft, Spd 18-20 ft. Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. Imagine the bluest spruce you have ever seen. Attractive bark is smooth glossy sienna brown, exfoliating on some trees. Norway maples are hard wooded and less susceptible to storm damage. Good resistance to leaf blight. Outstanding crimson-red fall color. An attractive Hawthorn with silvery bark that contrast nicely with dark green, glossy leaves. Medium green summer leaves turn yellow to orange in the fall. The maroon ½” fruits are persistent. JUNIPER, WOODWARD (Juniperus scopulorum ‘Woodward’) Ht 12-20 ft, Spd 2-4 ft. Full sun, low water needs (xeric). NOT A HONEYLOCUST! Deer resistant, edible nuts in cones. Very symmetrical, pyramidal evergreen native to the Rocky Mountains. Seedless. This crabapple has good fireblight resistance. Fall color is scarlet red and can be spectacular with the leaves holding on into winter. Well, just about any deciduous fruit trees can be grown in Colorado (apples, pears, apricots, sweet and tart cherries, peaches, nectarines and plums). Characteristic white bark and golden-yellow, to occasionally orange-red, fall color. Dense, bluish-green foliage. Can produce fruit and it is a Fort Collins Nursery selection. Fast growing shade tree for extremely harsh sites. OAK, ENGLISH (Quercus robur) Ht 50-60 ft, Spd 35-45 ft. Tolerates full sun, low to moderate water needs. The majority of the state on either side of the Rocky Mountains is USDA Hardiness Zone 5. They appear in 8”-12” upright panicles. Hardy to 8000 ft, where it grows in beautiful groves that may cover entire mountainsides. The Oak Leaf Mountain ash is named after its dark green leaves that are lobed much like an oak leaf. PLUM, PRINCESS KAY (Prunus nigra ‘Princess Kay’)Ht 12-15 ft, Spd 8-10 ft. Full sun to part shade, low to moderate water needs. 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