Double El Conservation District
Conserving Natural Resources
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.
Not recommended for Double El Conservation District area due to moisture needs or elevation range.
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.
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.
Nice fruit for canning; better if close to shelter for tree. Needs two for pollinator
Sweet fruit; good for wildlife. Needs two for pollination
Dense evergreen with bright green/bluish needles, slow growing, good in windbreaks.
Medium to tall tree; does well on poor sites; 7,000′ – 11,000′ elev.
Deciduous, thorny shrub, good to 7,500 ft. elevation; provides nesting and cover for birds, and fruit great for jelly.
