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Trees of Colorado: The Apple Tree
Despite originating in China thousands of years ago, many people consider the apple the all-American fruit. And while the U.S. is the world’s second-largest producer of apples, its 5-million-ton annual harvest pales in comparison to China’s 41 million.
Trees of Colorado: The Western Hackberry
Also known as the Netleaf Hackberry, Sugarberry or Paloblanco, the Western Hackberry is a large shade tree that’s well suited for urban areas. It’s deep-rooted when mature making it wind-resistant, drought-tolerant and tolerant of alkaline soils.
Trees of Colorado: The Golden Raintree
If you want a medium-sized, lush feature tree to plant on a lawn, the Golden Raintree (also known as the Goldenrain) may be the tree for you. This East Asian native grows to about 30 feet with a spread roughly equal to its height.
Trees of Colorado: The Common Horse Chestnut
The Horse Chestnut is a medium-growing deciduous tree that’s excellent for shade or as an accent in large yards or open spaces.
Give Dad a Summer Break with Tree and Shrub Maintenance Services
Summers in Colorado are short enough without spending hours tending to trees and shrubs. Wouldn’t Dad rather be relaxing in the beautiful Colorado outdoors than working in the yard pruning and trimming?
Trees of Colorado: Crimson King Norway Maple
The Crimson King is one of a number of maples that adapt well to the high plains environment of Colorado’s Front Range. As its name implies, its leaves are red/burgundy in summer, changing to yellow or brown in late fall making it a popular ornamental tree in landscapes.
4th of July Tree Safety
There’s no holiday quite like The Fourth of July. The day is long, the evening is warm, and everybody’s in a great mood as they gather around the grill. Then the evening is topped off by thrilling displays of fireworks to celebrate our nation’s independence.
Trees of Colorado: Bigtooth Maple
If you’re looking for a compact tree with lots of character and style, you won’t do better than a Bigtooth Maple.
Trees of Colorado: The Hot Wings Maple
If you’re looking for a small, showy, and rugged tree for Colorado’s extreme climates, look no farther than the Hot Wings Tatarian Maple. First cultivated by the Tatars of Russia and western Asia for windbreaks and shelter, it came to the U.S. with early immigrants from that area and has naturalized in parts of eastern North America.
Trees of Colorado: The Emerald Queen Norway Maple
Native to Northern Europe, the Emerald Queen Norway Maple has been a North American variety for hundreds of years since being brought over by immigrants in early settlements. It reseeds easily, so it has naturalized in most parts of the continent with temperate climates.