Medium to tall shrub; low drought tolerance; high wildlife value; to 9,000 ft. While native to Colorado, not a proven performer in Double El district area, due to low drought tolerance.
Golden Currant
Medium native shrub with bright yellow flowers. Proven Performer for our area, due to sucker sprouting habit and density, recommended for single row, short barriers, or in the windward side of multi-row windbreaks. Provides wildlife value through cover and food.
Golden Willow
Large tree; up to 8,000 ft. elevation; fast growing with sufficient moisture and well-drained soil; yellow fall leaves.
Autumn Blaze Maple
Rapid growing tree, up to 50 ft., which has adapted to variety of soil compositions and has some drought tolerance. Beautiful fall blaze of color and valued food source for birds and small mammals.
Greenspire Linden
Linden yellow fragrant flowers. Attracts bees. ‘Greenspire’. 45 x 25 conical to m. M. Neat formal appearance. Glossy, dark green oval leaves.
Hackberry
Tall tree; grows well on most soils; best at plains elevations; to 7,000′ elev. Proven performer for our area and can be used in middle row of multi-row windbreaks, for height, and/or fall color – use in central row of design.
Himrod Grape
A yellow gold fruit variety, having long loose clusters of medium sized berries. Ripens a month earlier than Concord. This is a very high quality seedless white variety. It is excellent for home garden and table use. One of the hardiest white seedless grapes. Zone 5
Honeycrisp Apple
Hardy variety for Colorado, does well in high elevations. Popular due to ease of growth and flavor – good for eating, cooking and baking. Good to 8,500 ft.
Honey Locust
Medium to tall tree; grows well on most soils; to 7,500′ elev. Proven Performer for our area, fast grower and excellent species for central row of multi-row windbreaks for it’s height and attractive fall color.
Cherry Tree
Pie Cherry. Needs two trees for pollination
