A hybrid cottonwood. This is a sterile female, cottonless variety. Has excellent resistance to cold and alkali soils. It prefers sandy loam and loamy sand with good drainage. It needs moist soils. It can be used in riparian areas. It can be fast growing but can be susceptible for canker. It can be trashy with falling twigs and branches. Can attain height up to 70 ft. tall.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kentucky Coffee Tree
Tall tree; low drought tolerant; tough seed pods, rare species.
Bur Oak
Medium to tall tree; hardy and drought resistant; tolerant of a wide range of soils; to 7,000′ elev.; good food value for wildlife. Although slow growing, it can be used in multi-row windbreaks for it’s height, density, longevity, wildlife value and fall color.