The LAM Tree Blog

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Blue Spruce (Picea pungens)

Apr 7, 2020

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

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…

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.

How Spring Weather Affects Treatment Timing For Weeds, Insect Pests & Tree Diseases

May 23, 2019

Have you ever wondered why weeds, bugs, and plant diseases seem to appear earlier some years but much later other years? Unlike holidays and birthdays, the emergence of weeds and insect populations isn’t determined by a date on your calendar. Instead, timing is based on a combination of factors, with spring weather conditions being the most important.

Protect Your Trees During Construction or Landscaping Projects

Apr 22, 2019

If you’re planning a landscaping, construction or home improvement project this year, take these steps to protect your valuable trees before finalizing project plans.

Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)

Nov 29, 2018

Douglas-fir is a common evergreen tree here in Colorado. Sporting 1-inch needles, extremely thick and furrowed bark, and distinctive cones, mature trees can reach over 100 feet in height and are typically found at elevations between 6,000 and 9,500 feet. Despite its name, Douglas-fir isn’t a fir tree at all. While it shares many of…

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