Double El Conservation District
Conserving Natural Resources
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.
Fruit resembles concord in color and flavor but the cluster and berries are smaller. Berries are seedless. Highly regarded as a pie grape and excellent for jam and jelly. Zone 5
Tall tree; low drought tolerant; tough seed pods, rare species.
Not recommended for Double El Conservation District area due to moisture needs or elevation range.
Medium shrub; grows well on most soils; to 9,500′. Proven Performer and highly recommended for multi-row windbreaks in our area to provide density to outer rows of multi-row windbreaks. Similar in purpose to the Caragana, but without the tendency to be defoliated by grasshoppers.
Not recommended for Double El Conservation District area due to moisture needs or elevation range.
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.
Tall shrub; grows well on most soils; to 8,000′ elev.; excellent for windbreak purposes.
Not recommended for Double El Conservation District area due to moisture needs or elevation range.
Big beautiful peaches great for canning and jelly; use mulch when planting in sheltered area. Recommend two trees for pollination
