Selecting trees Trees allow homeowners to enjoy shade, autumn colors and birds.
Windbreaks are home to wildlife, and can enhance a view or screen a home.
Colorado's unique climate of intense sunlight, extremes in temperature, high winds, low rainfall and abundant snowfall necessitate thoughtful tree selection. The soils most home owners inherit frequently have been compacted and drain poorly. Consider the full-grown height and width of a tree before planting. The natural tendency in a new landscape is to choose fast-growing trees for quick shade. They also are brittle and subject to Insects and diseases.