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Tree planting locations #872864

Asked June 12, 2024, 7:09 PM EDT

Hello, 

I have a list of trees I am planning on planting along the fence in my backyard. Would you be able to help me figure out which trees will work in what order? 

Maple- Rocky Mountain Glow

Maple- ‘Sensation’

European Bird Cherry

Malus varieties

HoneyCrisp, McIntosh, Red Deliciious, Sweet Sixteen, Zestar X


Prunus ‘Mount Royal’ Plum –

Mount Royal X m Self fruitful plum

Quercus alba

x robur CRIMSON SPIRE, STREETSPIRE X l-m Columnar forms

Syringa reticulata

subsp. pekinensis Peking – ‘Summer Charm’ X l-m

Picea pungens glauca

Colorado Blue – BABY BLUE, ‘Baby Blue Eyes’, ‘Bakeri’, ‘Fastigiata’, ‘Fat Albert’, ‘Hoopsi’, ‘Colorado Weeping’ ,’Sester Dwarf’


Pseudotsuga menziesii

var.

glauca Rocky Mountain Douglas fir

Denver County Colorado

Expert Response


Attached is the Front Range Recommended Tree List.
https://planttalk.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-Front-Range-Tree-List.pdf

You have not provided what you are striving to achieve.  As the list says, "When using this list to assist in tree selection for a specific planting location, a site analysis relating to cultural factors,
including a soil test to determine pH, texture and composition
should be performed. We assume the list users are aware of
the physical attributes of these trees (mature size, fall color,
growth habit, texture, flowers, fruit etc.) or have access to
that information."

Consider spacing.  Do you want to grow into the space or look good for 5 to 10 Years. 
 
review the following planting guide:
https://csfs.colostate.edu/seedling-tree-nursery/planting-guide/

Water WiseLandscape Design:
https://cmg.extension.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/59/2020/01/GN-410-Water-Wise-Landscapes.pdf

Links everything you ever wanted to know about trees and shrubs:
https://cmg.extension.colostate.edu/gardening-resources/online-garden-publications/trees-and-shrubs/

Regarding your list:

Maple- Rocky Mountain Glow    RECOMMENDED FOR MOST SITES

Maple- ‘Sensation’   RECOMMENDED,   A native

European Bird Cherry   RECOMMENDED
Weak Wood.  Some breakage after storms; prolific flowering

Malus varieties

HoneyCrisp, McIntosh, Red Deliciious, Sweet Sixteen, Zestar:    ALL RECOMMENDED

Prunus ‘Mount Royal’ Plum –  RECOMMENDED
Mount Royal X m Self fruitful plum   Means generally self-fertile, but often need another variety of plum tree nearby to produce more fruit

Quercus alba  x robur CRIMSON SPIRE, STREETSPIRE     RECOMMENDED

Water needs:  low to moderate (l-m)  Columnar forms means upright, narrow structure

Syringa reticulata subsp. pekinensis Peking – ‘Summer Charm’   RECOMMENDED
Water needs: low to moderate (l-m)


Picea pungens glauca    RECOMMENDED     Possible ips beetle problem   Water needs:  moderate to high.  
Colorado Blue – BABY BLUE, ‘Baby Blue Eyes’, ‘Bakeri’, ‘Fastigiata’, ‘Fat Albert’, ‘Hoopsi’, ‘Colorado Weeping’ ,’Sester Dwarf’

Pseudotsuga menziesii    var.  glauca Rocky Mountain Douglas fir    RECOMMENDED




Colorado Master Gardener, Denver County Replied June 15, 2024, 1:25 PM EDT

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