Seedling Trees
Are you interested in improving the air quality around you? Could you benefit from having a visual screen, wind break, or extra shade?
Southeast Area Extension can assist with ordering a wide variety of trees suited for planting in southern Colorado. After ordering, seedlings can be picked up at your local Extension Office.
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Ordering information
Seedling orders are generally taken in mid-winter through early March. Tree and shrub seedlings typically arrive in early spring.
Crowley & Otero County
Please use order form.
Baca County
Please call (719) 523-6971.
Kiowa County
Please call (719) 438-5321.
Why plant trees and shrubs?
Advantages of planting trees around your farmstead include:
- Trees help improve air quality and look visually pleasing
- Shade trees save energy in the hotter months
- Natural windbreaks reduce noise and provide a wind buffer in winter
- Trees and shrubs can improve water quality by reducing runoff and erosion
- Trees and shrubs provide natural habitat for birds and other wildlife