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tree care resources
Xcel Energy, the Colorado State University Cooperative Extension, and the Colorado Master Gardener Program offer these helpful links and fact sheets for avoiding power lines, selecting trees and shrubs that are appropriate for Colorado's climate, and tips to keep them healthy so they can thrive for years to come.
Trees and Power Lines
Recommended Trees, Shrubs and Hedges
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Native Trees for Colorado Landscapes (88K PDF)
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Native Shrubs for Colorado Landscapes (105K PDF)
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Trees and Shrubs for Mountain Areas (193K PDF)
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Evergreen Trees (117K PDF)
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Evergreen Shrubs for Home Grounds (173K PDF)
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Deciduous Shrubs (93K PDF)
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Small Deciduous Trees (147K PDF)
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Large Deciduous Trees (137K PDF)
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Hedges (47K PDF)
Tree Care
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Tree Selection: Right Plant Right Place (71K PDF)
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The Science of Planting Trees (295K PDF)
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Tree Placement: Right Plant Right Place (269K PDF)
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Tree Planting Steps (112K PDF)
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Care of Recently Planted Trees (105K PDF)
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Plant Health Care & Life Cycle of Trees (86K PDF)
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Tree Staking and Underground Stabilization (71K PDF)
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Diagnosing Tree Disorders (86K PDF)
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Xeriscaping: Trees and Shrubs (42K PDF)
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Protecting Trees During Construction (1,537K PDF)
Pruning
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Developing Strong Branch Unions (268K PDF)
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Pruning Cuts (184K PDF)
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Pruning Evergreens (93K PDF)
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Pruning Flowering Shrubs (191K PDF)
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Pruning Mature Trees (340K PDF)
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Structural Training of Young Shade Trees (216K PDF)
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Structural Training: Pruning Flow Chart (67K PDF)
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Tree Growth and Decay (544K PDF)
IN-DEPTH:
- Obtain more gardening tips from the Colorado State University Cooperative Extension.
- Get helpful tree care and protection tips from Denver Forestry.
- Learn more about the Colorado Master Gardener Program.
