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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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aspen trees in autumn

Aspen (Populus tremuloides)

May 18, 2020

This iconic tree, native to Colorado, has gorgeous yellow fall foliage but is one of the more difficult trees to grow in your home landscape.

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closeup of needles on blue spruce

Blue Spruce (Picea pungens)

Apr 7, 2020

This beautiful Colorado native tree has blue-green needles and makes a statement in any landscape.

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ponderosa pine

Ponderosa Pine (Pinus ponderosa)

Apr 1, 2020

At a Glance Height: 100-150 feet Spread: Up to 60 feet Shape: Pyramidal when young, growing roundish to irregular cylindrical Exposure: Full sun, south-facing. Intolerant of shade Native? Yes Evergreen? Yes Leaves: Yellow-green needles that are 3 to 7 inches long Fruit: Light reddish cones, egg-shaped Firewise? Yes, fire-resistant because of thick bark, loss of…

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squirrel on a snow-covered tree near evergreen colorado

How to Prevent Winter Rodent Damage to Your Trees

Dec 16, 2019

Voles, gophers, rabbits, and squirrels can damage or even kill trees during the winter. See our recommendations for how to keep your trees safe from rodent damage this winter.

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conifers in the fog in the Colorado Front Range near Evergreen, CO

Great Conifers For Your Colorado Front Range Property

Sep 26, 2019

The evergreen trees we recommend are hardy in our part of Colorado, are dense enough to create a privacy screen or windbreak, and require little supplemental care. Most are native to Colorado, can tolerate drier conditions and are appropriate for use in areas where wildfires are a concern.

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