Trees & Shrubs

Questions to ask when buying a Tree or Shrub

• What is the eventual size of the plant?

• Is it trashy or messy?

• Does it have Flowers, fruit, or foliage?

• What is it's pollution tolerance?

• Does it fit into your landscape?

• What is the desired growth rate?

• What Kind of Exposure to the elements will it have?

• What kind of color shape & shade qualities does it possess?

• Are there any local specific susceptibilities such as:

  • insects

  • disease

  • storm damage

  • soil conditions

Additional Information:

Watering Trees & Shrubs During the Drought

Selecting Ornamental and Shade Trees for the Eastern Plains

Recommended Trees for the Easten Plains

Trees to Use With Caution

**CSU Fact Sheet no.7.415 : Small Deciduous Trees

CSU Fact Sheet no.7.417 : Deciduous Shrubs for Colorado

**CSU Fact Sheet no.7.418 : Small Deciduous Trees

**Service in Action no 7.414: Evergreen Shrubs for Home Grounds (Below 6000ft elev.)

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Last updated 12-11-2003