Standard--Fantastic tree that has 3 different looks throughout the year, large thin
yellow flowers in the midsummer. Lantern like pods in late summer and early fall
and nice green foliage in the Spring. If the tree is in a protected area die back
is less likely. The approximate height at maturity will be 20 ft tall and 15 ft wide.
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Hawthorn
Cockspur--The leaves are a nice glossy green in the Spring and orangish in the fall.
The approximate height at maturity will be 10-13 ft and a similar width. In late
Spring and early Summer they produce a clump of small white flowers and will eventually
produce small clumps of orangish fruit. This is great if you are looking to attract
birds. Picture
Crimson Cloud--Great flowering tree that is rounded in shape and is thornless. The
flowers are bright red and produces a glossy red fruit in the fall. Will get to
15 ft tall and 15 ft wide. Picture of Flower
Russian--Irregular branching produces a fantastic look. It blooms early and has
a feathery type leaf for contrast to the other hawthorns. Will be about 15 ft tall
and wide. Picture
Toba--A colorful trunk of yellow/orange and glossy green leaves. In the late Spring
or Early Summer this variety will produce large white flowers which are fairly fragrant.
This variety will produce a nice red fruit which will often hold on through the winter
months. The approximate height will be 13ft, and similar width. Picture
Washington--A bird attracting tree that in the spring the leaves are a nice green
which will turn a brilliant orange-red color in the fall. This tree has small white
flowers, and will then produce small bright red fruit. In addition to the fruit this
variety has an abundance of thorns on the tree branches. The approximate height will
be 15-18 ft tall, and a width of 13-15 ft. Picture
Winter King-This thorny albeit small thorns is a great tree for hedging and blockage.
The white flowers will produce large orange/red fruit and will top out at 25 ft
tall and 20 wide. The bark will have a grayish look peeling toan inner orange bark
for a great winter color. Picture
Ash
Decora Mtn--This ornamental tree has green fern like leaves and will grow to an approximate
height of 20 ft tall and 12-15 ft wide. This tree will produce small white flowers
in late spring and red fruit in Summer. Good tree for attracting birds. Picture
European Mtn--This ornamental tree will grow to an approximate height of 25 ft and
a width of 20 ft. The fern like leaves are green with a silvery underside. This Ash
will produce small white flowers followed by orangish fruit in mid to late summer.
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Oak Leaf Mtn--Beautiful tree has leaves resemble an oak leaf. The color of the leaf
will have a white/silver underside and a green top. The height at maturity will be
approximately 20 ft tall and 15 ft wide. Picture
Aspen
Aspen--This is native to Colorado which will grow approximately 50 ft tall and 15
ft wide. The leaves are green in the Spring and Summer, but will turn yellow in the
fall, which contrast nicely with the white bark color. Fast growing and does put
out saplings (babies) throughout your yard. Picture
Birch
Cutleaf Weeping--The narrow green leaves and white bark enhance the drooping limbs
for a weeping appearance. The birch will handle a somewhat moist area, but requires
winter moisture. The approximate height will be 30 ft with a width of 25 ft.Picture
European White--The approximate height of this tree will be 35-40 ft and a width
of 20-25 ft. The bark is white and branching is upright.Picture
Heritage--Good tree that will tolerate a moist area. At maturity the tree will grow
to approximately 40 ft tall and 30 ft wide. Spring and Summer the leaves are a glossy
green turning a golden yellow in the fall. As the tree matures the light bark will
start to exfoliate giving it a unique look in your yard.Picture
Canada Red Chokecherry
Canada Red--This very hardy tree does well in Colorado. This ornamental tree will
achieve an approximate height of 25 ft and a width of 15 to 20 ft. The leaves in
the Spring will be green and as the leaves mature they will turn a maroon like color
giving this tree a very nice contrast. This tree will flower with small white flowers,
and will produce small red cherries (amount varies) each year. Picture
Crabapple
Brandywine--Broad headed tree with a light gray bark. In early spring will have double,
flowers similar in shape to a carnation. At maturity will be approximately 20 ft
tall and 15 ft wide and does produce fruit that will drop. Picture
Dolgo--Excellent for jellies. At maturity this tree will be 25-30 ft tall and 25
ft wide. The flower is a pure white and will have a crimson colored fruit.Picture
Golden Raindrops--A great variety with small yellow, persistent fruit. So this does
not make a mess, it has a white flower and will get to 20’ tall by roughly 20’ wide.Picture
Perfect Purple--Newer variety of crabapple that has persistent fruit (does not make
a mess) The leaves are reddish and has a nice dark pink flower. At maturity the
tree will be 25 ft tall and 20 ft wide. Picture
Prairifire--Wonderful tree with brilliant flowers. The flowers will appear in early
spring and are a deep rose color. At maturity the tree will be approximately 20 ft
tall and 15 ft wide. Picture
Radiant--At maturity the height will be 20 ft tall and 15 ft wide. The flowers are
deep pink and will produce small red fruit. Picture
Royal Raindrops--Excellent red-leaf crabapple that has dark pink flowers. At maturity
it gets to 15 ft tall and 12-15 ft wide. The fruit is persistent and not make a mess.
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Spring Snow--Common in Denver Metro area the flowers are a pure white and this variety
is the only fruitless one. At maturity will grow to approximately 20 ft tall and
18 ft wide. and is naturally tear drop shaped. Picture
Dogwood
Cornelian Cherry --For a narrow area it is a amazing tree that only gets 15 ft tall
and 8 ft wide. A slow grower that has a brilliant yellow flower in early spring
and small orange fruit in late summer. Thought is tree starts off slow once planted
it fills in extremely well. Picture
Lilac
Grafted Dwf Korean--Unique look that will get up to 7 ft tall and 4 ft wide. The
pale lilac color flowers will brighten any entry way. Picture
Grafted Miss Kim--Nice tree that will also get up to 7 ft tall and 4 ft wide. The
leaves are a little larger than the Dwf Korean. Picture
Grafted Tinkerbelle--Another tree that will have a true pink flower and will also
get up to 7 ft tall and 4 ft wide. Picture
Ivory Silk--An ornamental tree that will grow to approximately 20 ft tall and 12-15
ft wide. The flowers are a creamy white and show nicely against the cherry colored
bark. Best planted in a east facing or well protected area. Picture
Maple
Amur or Ginnala or Flame--Good Maple that will stay around 20 ft tall and 15 ft wide.
Spring leaves are green and will turn a brilliant red in the fall.Picture.
Rocky Mtn--Native tree that will survive a drought condition once it has established
it root system. Will grow to approximately 15 ft tall and 10-12 ft wide. Produces
tan seeds and the leaves will turn to a nice red in late summer. Picture
TartarianHot Wings--A mature height approximately 20-25 ft tall and 15 ft wide with
gorgeous red seeds in July. Slow growing and extremely hardy. Picture
TartarianPattern Perfect--Similar to the Hot Wings but the fall color is more consistent.
Red seeds in July and extremely hardy. 20 ft tall and 16 ft wide. Picture
Mulberry
Weeping--Interesting tree that has a weeping branching structure. The mature height
is approximately 10-12 ft tall and 6-8 ft wide. Green leaves will cover the branches
through the summer months, turning yellow in the fall. Very late to leaf out typically
end of May. Picture
Pear
Chanticleer--Hardiest of the ornamental pear that will have white flowers in the
spring. The shape of this tree will be pyramidal and narrow, around 25 ft tall and
12 ft wide. The leaves are a dark shiny green turning red-orange in the late fall.
PicturePicture flowering
Cleveland Select--Same as the Chanticleer.
Stonehill--Ornamental pear that will have white flowers in the spring. The shape
of this tree will be an upright pyramidal, around 22 ft tall and 10-12 ft wide. The
leaves are a dark shiny green turning red-orange in he fall. Picture
Plum
Big Cis--Nice shaped ornamental tree. Produces small pink fragrant flowers in early
spring. Will grow to 15 ft tall and 12 ft wide. The new foliage starts green and
as it matures turns a nice maroon with green undertones. Same coloring as the Newport
Plum. Picture
Crimson Pointe–Columnar upright ornamental plum that will get 8’ wide and 20 ft tall.
Can produce 1/2” to 1” fruit as it matures. The fruit is edible. Picture
Double Flowering--Will grow to 10 ft tall and 10 ft wide. Light pink double flower
with an excellent fragrance. Picture
Newport--Excellent tree that has small fragrant pink flowers which fade to white.
After flowering it can produce small purple 1" fruit. New growth is bronze-purple
in color to dark purple. Picture
Princess Kay--A Good tree that will grow to 20 ft tall and 15 ft wide. Has many clusters
of small white flowers in early spring. Picture.
Redbud
Eastern--Colorful tree that has heart shaped leaves that start green and in the Fall
turn yellow. In early spring prior to the leaves sprouting, the branches will be
covered in small pink flowers. The height at maturity will be approximately 25 ft
tall and 15 ft wide, and will do best in a well protected area such as near a foundation
on the east side. Picture
**please note Forest Pansy is not known to be hardy in the SW Metro area.
Serviceberry
Autumn Brilliance--At maturity the height will be approximately 20 ft and the width
will be 10-12 ft. Growth habit is rounded and will have white blooms in the spring.
Produces edible small purplish-black fruit. A great bird attractor and excellent
fruit for jams or jellies. Picture
