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.
Tall thicket former; drought tolerant; native; to 7,500′ elev.
Tall shrub with edible fruit; grows well on most soils; to 8,000′ elev.; good wildlife species.
Medium shrub with edible fruit; below 8,000′ elev.; good wildlife species.
Medium shrub, drought tolerant and favorite winter deer browse. Leaves turn russet in fall; to 9,000 ft. elevation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Not recommended for Double El Conservation District area due to moisture needs or elevation range.
