Double El Conservation District
Conserving Natural Resources
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.
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.
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.
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.
Medium, drought tolerant shurb; grows well on most soils; to 8000 ft. elevation; good wildlife species
Tall, drought tolerant tree; grows well on most soils; to 8,000′ elev.; weedy.
Tall shrub with edible fruit and attractive flowers; for mountain sites up to 9,000′ elev.
Low shrub with edible fruit; best on sandy to loamy soils; to 7,500′ elev.; short lived.
Medium sized shrub with red leaves in fall, red stems in winter, white flowers and fruit; provides browse for deer, moose, elk; to 10,000 ft. elevation
Alternative to Lombardy poplar to 8,000 ft.
