The LAM Tree Blog

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Rocky Mountain Bristlecone Pine (Pinus aristata)

Jan 22, 2021

All about bristlecone pine in Colorado – size, appearance, habitat, pests, and maintenance for this rare, long-lived native tree.

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White Fir (Abies concolor subsp. concolor) aka Colorado Fir, Balsam Fir, Rocky Mountain White Fir, White Balsam, Silver Fir

Dec 13, 2020

All about white fir (aka as Colorado fir, Balsam fir, Rocky Mountain White fir, White Balsam, Silver fir in Colorado) in Colorado – size, appearance, habitat, pests & maintenance for this popular evergreen native tree.

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Close-up of a lodgepole pine brach, showing pine needles and cone.

Lodgepole Pine (Pinus contorta subsp. Latifolia)

Nov 18, 2020

All about lodgepole pines in Colorado – size, appearance (tall and narrow), habitat, pests & maintenance for this tree that quickly regrows after a fire.

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Scrub Oak (Quercus gambelii)

Oct 22, 2020

All about scrub oak (aka Gambel oak, Colorado scrub oak, or Rocky Mountain white oak), including size, appearance, habitat, pests & maintenance tips for this shrubby native tree.

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a variety of colors of fall trees in Colorado

Fall Tree Care Tips for the Denver Front Range

Sep 22, 2020

Learn how to protect your trees and landscape as winter approaches, including what to do now, what to avoid, and what to leave until later.

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closeup of narrowleaf cottonwood leaves, similar to a willow, in Colorado

Narrowleaf Cottonwood (Populus angustifolia) aka Willow-Leaved Poplar

Aug 22, 2020

All about the Colorado native narrowleaf cottonwood tree – size, appearance, habitat, pests & diseases, and maintenance needs.

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Plains cottonwood leaves and "cotton" seeds

Plains Cottonwood (Populus deltopids subsp. monilifera)

Aug 22, 2020

All about plains cottonwood in Colorado – size, appearance, habitat, pests, & maintenance tips for this beautiful but finicky native tree.

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Branch and leaves from lanceleaf cottonwood tree in Evergreen, Colorado

Lanceleaf Cottonwood (Populus x acuminata)

Aug 22, 2020

All about lanceleaf cottonwood in Colorado – size, appearance, habitat, pests, & maintenance tips for this beautiful but finicky native tree.

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Close up of a woman's hand touching an evergreen tree in Colorado

Summer Tree Care Tips

Jul 25, 2020

Proper summer tree care gives your trees the best chance to survive winter’s deep freeze. Learn what to do, what to avoid, pests and diseases to look for, and more.

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newly planted aspen trees

Keep Your Newly-Planted Tree Thriving With These Tips

Jun 7, 2020

Many newly-planted trees die within the first two years due to lack of proper care. But it’s easy to help your tree thrive with our top tree care tips.

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