Fruit Trees & Shrubs
Harvest pounds of delicious, organic fruit! Dwarf fruit trees are approximately 12-18 feet tall and wide when fully mature. They reach mature height in a few years, and will begin to fruit in 2-3 years. Plant a fruit tree now, it’s worth the wait!
A small fruit tree is an efficient and economical use of space. You get beautiful spring blooms, abundant shade in the summer, and pounds of fresh, organic fruit in the fall. Dollar for dollar, a fruit tree gives you the biggest return on investment as far as edible crops are concerned. A single dwarf apple tree can produce nearly 500 apples in a season. If you have a root cellar, you can store your produce for months.
The small size makes them easy to prune, easy to harvest, and they won’t grow to be a nuisance that overwhelms your property. We have many varieties in stock, so come talk to us about planting a fruit tree today!
Trees and Shrubs that Require More Attention
We want you to be successful when you plant your trees and shrubs. The varieties below can thrive in Northern Colorado and the surrounding area, but they need some extra love. Our elevation mixed with our dry climate and sometimes sporadic weather means that gardening here can take some strategy. With some soil manipulation, watering techniques, sensitivity to your plants’ needs etc., you can grow healthy, happy trees and shrubs.
Here is what you need to know about varieties that need a little extra attention. Keep in mind that some trees and shrubs may appear in more than one category for special care.
Trees and shrubs that need little water once established:
Daphne
Spruce Globe Blue
Pine Mugo
Trees and shrubs that require winter wind protection:
Maple Japanese
Azalea
Redbud
Larch
Spruce Alberta Dwarf
Rhododendron
Yew
Arborvitae
Trees and shrubs that need to be watered in the winter:
Boxwood
Yew
Arborvitae
Trees and shrubs that require acidic soil:
Azalea
Magnolia
Rhododendron
Blueberry
Trees and shrubs that are sensitive to drastic weather fluctuations:
All grafted trees and shrubs
Gingko
Witchhazel
Larch
Crabapple Columnar
Apple Columnar
Crabapple Coral Burst
Apple Espalier
Crabapple Sargent
Crabapple Tina
Cherry Bing
Cherry Black Tartarian
Cherry Ranier
Cherry Snow Fountains
Cherry Stella Semi-Dwarf
Plum Thundercloud
Locust Purple Robe
Plants and shrubs that need to be planted in a specific location:
Fiveleaf Aralia Variegated – understory plants – need filtered shade
Maple Japanese – understory plants – need filtered shade
Birch – needs to be planted in a moist place
Daphne – needs dry, filtered shade
Spruce Bird’s Nest – understory plants – need filtered shade