A native conifer that can grow up to 8,500 feet on poor, arid, drought soils. Slow growing but long lived. Can grow up to 15 ft tall. Irregular shaped crown. *Informational Video courtesy CSU
Wichita Blue Juniper
Variety of the popular Rocky Mountain Juniper species, it has excellent drought tolerance and takes well to pruning.
Austrian Pine
Tall tree; grows well on most soils; to 7,000′ elev.; good windbreak species. Proven Performer and highly recommended for multi-row windbreaks in our area to provide height to central row of multi-row windbreak, or single row windbreak where height is needed.
Ponderosa Pine
Tall tree; grows well on most soils except for heavy clay; to 9,000′ elev.; good windbreak species. Proven Performer and highly recommended for multi-row windbreaks in our area to provide height to windbreak design for single or high-density twin row windbreaks.
Rocky Mountain Juniper
Medium, drought tolerant tree; does well on most soils; to 9,000′ elev.; excellent windbreak species. Highly recommended for our area for windbreak use, especially for 1 or 2 row designs.
Scotch Pine
Tall tree; does well on most soils; to 7,000′ elev.; excellent Christmas tree species. Proven Performer and highly recommended for multi-row windbreaks in our area to provide height to central row of a multi-row windbreak design.
White Fir
Adapted to southern Colorado between 6,000 to 9,000 ft elevation. Thrives on dark, protected north slopes. Does not establish easily on the plains of Elbert/El Paso counties, but may adapt give protection in the seedling stage. Has Christmas tree shape.
Colorado Blue Spruce
Tall tree; usually on moist soils but will do well on drier sites with supplemental water; to 9,500′ elev.
Douglas Fir
Not recommended for Double El Conservation District area due to moisture needs or elevation range.
Eastern Red Cedar
Medium, drought tolerant tree; does well on most soils; to 7,500′ elev.; excellent windbreak species. Proven Performer and highly recommended for our area for windbreak use, especially for 1 or 2 row designs, as well in the outer rows of multi-row designs.
