Evergreen Trees – 7.403
Print this fact sheet by J.E. Klett and Lisa Mason* (10/20) Quick Facts… Most evergreens prefer full sun; some will tolerate partial shade. When selecting evergreens, consider available space, soil and site conditions, and weather factors. Evergreens have different soil moisture preferences. Group drought-tolerant types separately from those that require more moisture. All evergreens benefit […]
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Small Deciduous Trees – 7.418
Print this fact sheet by J.E. Klett and E. Hammond** (9/17) Quick Facts… Consider available space, protection, growth rate and soil adaptability when selecting small trees. If space allows, several kinds of small trees provide varied foliage, flowers, bark, fruit and fall color for year round interest. Make sure the water requirements of the tree […]
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Large Deciduous Trees – 7.419
Print this fact sheet by J.E. Klett and E. Hammond* (10/17) Quick Facts… Trees provide shade, beauty and protection from harsh winter winds. Trees help moderate temperature extremes and offset poor air quality. Plant trees on the basis of space available, soil conditions, proximity to irrigation lines and water requirements. Plant trees prone to storm […]
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Training and Pruning Fruit Trees – 7.003
Print this fact sheet by J.R. Feucht and H. Larsen1 (9/09) Quick Facts… Proper pruning is an important step in ensuring healthy, strong fruit trees. Train fruit trees while young to avoid problems later. Improperly pruned or neglected trees are more subject to disease organisms and breakage from fruit loads and storms. Prune in late […]
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Fertilizing Fruit Trees – 7.612
Print this fact sheet by C.E. Swift * (12/14) Quick Facts… A lack of adequate nutrients affects tree growth and fruit production. Fruit trees can be fertilized with nitrogen fertilizer based on their annual growth rate or a soil analysis. Most fruit trees require a yearly foliar spray of zinc. A soil analysis can determine […]
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Magnesium Chloride Toxicity in Trees – 7.425
Print this fact sheet by B.A. Goodrich and W.R. Jacobi* (12/14) Quick Facts… Magnesium chloride (MgCl2) is a salt compound composed of Mg+2 and Cl– ions. Magnesium chloride (MgCl2) is used as a dust suppressant and road stabilizer on nonpaved roads and as a deicing product on paved roads and sidewalks. MgCl2 based products can […]
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Healthy Roots and Healthy Trees – 2.926
Print this fact sheet by J.M. Sillick and W.R. Jacobi * (12/13) Quick Facts… Figure 1: Area root distribution vs. crown distribution. Most tree roots are located in the top 6 to 24 inches of the soil and occupy an area two to four times the diameter of the tree crown. Roots obtain water, oxygen […]
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Fire Blight in Fruit Trees – 2.907-1
Print this fact sheet by R.D. Koski and W.R. Jacobi* (12/14) Quick Facts… Fire blight is a bacterial disease that can kill branches and whole plants of many members of the rose family, including apple, pear, quince and crabapple. . Symptoms include dead branches, water-soaked blossoms, light brown to blackened leaves, discolored bark, black “shepherd’s […]
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Low Flammability Landscape Plants 6.305
Fact Sheet 6.305 | Wildfire Mitigation Series, Landscaping and Planting Print This Fact Sheet By S. Carter, N. Goeckner, C. Julian (CSFS), L. Langelo, I. Shonle, and C. Dennis (EmeritusCSFS) (4/23). Quick Facts Introduction In Colorado, in the wildland-urban interface, it is not a matter of if a wildfire will impact residences and properties, but […]
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CO-BURN: Colorado Biochar Use Resource Network
CO-BURN is your source for information surrounding biochar topics in Colorado, including biochar production and usage. CO-BURN exists to provide helpful, current information to land owners and professionals working in fields such as forestry, agriculture, agronomy, horticulture, biofuels, carbon management, environmental health, and more. What is Biochar? Biochar is an organic soil amendment currently being […]
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