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	Aspen Tall deciduous tree for moist mountain sites; not recommended for windbreaks; attractive fall color; to 11,000′ elev.
	Austrian Pine Tall tree; grows well on most soils; to 7,000′ elev.; good windbreak species. Proven Performer and highly recommended for multi-row windbreaks in our area to provide height to central row of multi-row windbreak, or single row windbreak where height is needed.
	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.
	Buffalo Berry Deciduous, thorny shrub, good to 7,500 ft. elevation; provides nesting and cover for birds, and fruit great for jelly.
	Bur Oak Medium to tall tree; hardy and drought resistant; tolerant of a wide range of soils; to 7,000′ elev.; good food value for wildlife. Although slow growing, it can be used in multi-row windbreaks for it’s height, density, longevity, wildlife value and fall color.
	Canadian Red Chokecherry Nice red fruit good for jelly; grows well in most soils; medium shrub with edible fruit; to 9000 feet elevation
	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.
	Cherry Tree Pie Cherry. Needs two trees for pollination
	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.
	Colorado Blue Spruce Tall tree; usually on moist soils but will do well on drier sites with supplemental water; to 9,500′ elev.
	Concord Seedless Grape 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
	Cotoneaster 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.
	Cottonless Cottonwood 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.
	Coyote Willow Not recommended for Double El Conservation District area due to moisture needs or elevation range.
	Douglas Fir Not recommended for Double El Conservation District area due to moisture needs or elevation range.
	Eastern Red Cedar 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.
	Elberta Peach Big beautiful peaches great for canning and jelly; use mulch when planting in sheltered area. Recommend two trees for pollination
	Engelmann spruce Not recommended for Double El Conservation District area due to moisture needs or elevation range.
	Fremont Cottonwood Native to west slope. Used for riparian area. Not recommended for our area due to moisture needs
	Gambel Oak Medium to tall shrub; low drought tolerance; high wildlife value; to 9,000 ft. While native to Colorado, not a proven performer in Double El district area, due to low drought tolerance.
	Golden Currant 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.
	Golden Willow Large tree; up to 8,000 ft. elevation; fast growing with sufficient moisture and well-drained soil; yellow fall leaves.
	Greenspire Linden Linden yellow fragrant flowers. Attracts bees. ‘Greenspire’. 45 x 25 conical to m. M. Neat formal appearance. Glossy, dark green oval leaves.
	Hackberry 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.
	Himrod Grape A yellow gold fruit variety, having long loose clusters of medium sized berries. Ripens a month earlier than Concord. This is a very high quality seedless white variety. It is excellent for home garden and table use. One of the hardiest white seedless grapes. Zone 5
	Honey Locust Medium to tall tree; grows well on most soils; to 7,500′ elev. Proven Performer for our area, fast grower and excellent species for central row of multi-row windbreaks for it’s height and attractive fall color.
	Honeycrisp Apple Hardy variety for Colorado, does well in high elevations. Popular due to ease of growth and flavor – good for eating, cooking and baking. Good to 8,500 ft.
	Hybrid Cottonwod (poplar) Tall tree for moist soils; to 6500′ elev.; usually cottonless; no guarantee
	Italian Plum Medium size plum; good for jam and jellies; does better if provide some shelter from elements. Needs two trees for pollination
	Kentucky Coffee Tree Tall tree; low drought tolerant; tough seed pods, rare species.
	Lanceleaf Cottonwood Not recommended for Double El Conservation District area due to moisture needs or elevation range.
	Lilac Tall shrub; grows well on most soils; to 8,000′ elev.; excellent for windbreak purposes.
	Little Leaf Linden Grows well in full sun or partial shade. The tree appreciates moist, well-drained soils and can handle short periods of excessive moisture, but is not particularly tolerant of drought conditions and tends to scorch easily.
	Manchurian Apricot Small tree with pinkish flower in spring, leaves turn yellow-orange in fall. Fruit good for wildlife in fall.
	Mountain Mahogany Medium shrub, drought tolerant and favorite winter deer browse. Leaves turn russet in fall; to 9,000 ft. elevation.
	Nanking Cherry Medium shrub with edible fruit; below 8,000′ elev.; good wildlife species.
	Narrowleaf Cottonwood Does best in sandy or loam soil with good drainage and plenty of moisture. Not recommended for our area due to moisture needs.
	Native Plum Tall shrub with edible fruit; grows well on most soils; to 8,000′ elev.; good wildlife species.
	New Mexico Privet (Forestiera) Tall thicket former; drought tolerant; native; to 7,500′ elev.
	Northern Catalpa High wildlife value and special value to honey bees, the Northern Catalpa provides large leaf foliage, shade and rapid to moderate growth in moist soils.
	Peachleaf Willow Native, small tree for plains rivers – Not recommended for our area due to moisture needs.
	Pinon Pine A native conifer that can grow in elevations up to 8,500 feet on poor, arid, drought soils. Slow growing but long lived. Can grow up to 15 ft tall. Irregular shaped crown. *Informational Video courtesy CSU
	Plains Cottonwood Image of Plains Cottonwood courtesy of Dave Powell, USDA Forest Service (retired), Bugwood.org A broad, irregularly rounded canopy with coarse, spreading branches. Smooth, grayish bark becomes deeply grooved and darker as it ages. Rich green, wide, tri …
	Ponderosa Pine 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.
	Prairie Fire Crabapple Purple new foliage, clear red-pink flowers, and abundant dark red fruit. mature height of 20 ft with a spread. purple leaves in the spring later turn to reddish green. In May pinkish red flowers form all over the tree. Flowers give rise to dark-red fruit . The fruit hangs provides food for song birds.Easily grown on a host of sites all across the temperature zones
	Prairie Sky Poplar Alternative to Lombardy poplar to 8,000 ft.
	Red-osier Dogwood 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
	Rocky Mountain Juniper 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.
	Sand Cherry Low shrub with edible fruit; best on sandy to loamy soils; to 7,500′ elev.; short lived.
	Scotch Pine 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.
	Serviceberry Tall shrub with edible fruit and attractive flowers; for mountain sites up to 9,000′ elev.
	Siberian Elm Tall, drought tolerant tree; grows well on most soils; to 8,000′ elev.; weedy.
	Sumac (skunkbush) Medium, drought tolerant shurb; grows well on most soils; to 8000 ft. elevation; good wildlife species
	Thinleaf Alder Dramatic fall color, does best in moist soils, so not recommended for Double El district area.
	Wax Currant Short Shrub, Fall Colors: Drought Tolerant good. Not highly recommended for windbreaks due to small size.
	White Fir 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.
	Wichita Blue Juniper Variety of the popular Rocky Mountain Juniper species, it has excellent drought tolerance and takes well to pruning.
	Wild Rose Rapid growth; drought tolerant; good wildlife species; to 10,000 ft.