Tall tree; usually on moist soils but will do well on drier sites with supplemental water; to 9,500′ elev.
Chokecherry
Medium shrub with edible fruit; grows well on most soils; to 9,000′ elev. Proven Performer and can be used in multi-row windbreaks in our area to provide windward side density to multi-row windbreaks OR where single row consisting of density and short barrier is desired.
Cherry Tree
Pie Cherry. Needs two trees for pollination
Caragana
Medium to tall shrub; grows best on sandy to loamy soils; to 9,500′ Can be used in our area for in the outer rows of multi-row plantings, due to its density, excellent cold hardiness and drought tolerance, although not listed as Proven Performer due to defoliation which can occur in some years due to grasshoppers or blister beetles, disappointing landowner with scraggly look in those seasons – but does recover well from attacks.
Canadian Red Chokecherry
Nice red fruit good for jelly; grows well in most soils; medium shrub with edible fruit; to 9000 feet elevation
Autumn Blaze Maple
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.
Bartlett Pear
Nice fruit for canning; better if close to shelter for tree. Needs two for pollinator
Bing Cherry Tree
Sweet fruit; good for wildlife. Needs two for pollination
Black Hills Spruce
Dense evergreen with bright green/bluish needles, slow growing, good in windbreaks.
Bristlecone Pine
Medium to tall tree; does well on poor sites; 7,000′ – 11,000′ elev.
