{"id":344,"date":"2026-04-21T21:16:21","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T21:16:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/southeast-area\/?post_type=offering-cpt&#038;p=344"},"modified":"2026-04-21T21:16:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T21:16:23","slug":"seedling-trees","status":"publish","type":"offering-cpt","link":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/southeast-area\/offering\/seedling-trees\/","title":{"rendered":"Seedling Trees"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<header class=\"wp-block-group alignfull wp-block-pattern-interior-hero wp-block-pattern-hero is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-custom-content-position is-position-bottom-center wp-block-pattern-hero__cover\" style=\"min-height:285px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1069\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-345 size-full\" alt=\"A woodland  area full of trees\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/southeast-area\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/04\/Woodland.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/southeast-area\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/04\/Woodland.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/southeast-area\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/04\/Woodland.jpg?resize=300,167 300w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/southeast-area\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/04\/Woodland.jpg?resize=768,428 768w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/southeast-area\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/04\/Woodland.jpg?resize=1024,570 1024w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/southeast-area\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/04\/Woodland.jpg?resize=1536,855 1536w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/southeast-area\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/04\/Woodland.jpg?resize=1400,779 1400w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/southeast-area\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/04\/Woodland.jpg?resize=600,334 600w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/southeast-area\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/04\/Woodland.jpg?resize=1568,873 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-black-background-color has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-block-pattern-hero__heading has-hero-small-title-font-size\"><span class=\"is-style-highlight-heading\">Seedling Trees<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/header>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f5a44f5b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<p>Are you interested in improving the air quality around you? Could you benefit from having a visual screen, wind break, or extra shade?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Southeast Area Extension can assist with ordering a wide variety of trees suited for planting in southern Colorado.\u00a0After ordering, seedlings can be picked up at your local Extension Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/southeast-area\/resource\/trees-suggested-for-home-and-community-landscapes-in-southern-colorado\/\">Trees Suggested for Home and Community Landscapes in Southern Colorado<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/resource\/tree-planting-steps\/\">Tree Planting Steps<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/resource\/understanding-tree-roots\/\">Understanding Tree Roots<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/resource\/pruning-mature-shade-trees\/\">Pruning Mature Shade Trees<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7963aa1c wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent-6);border-bottom-width:1px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ordering information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">Seedling orders are generally taken in mid-winter through early March. Tree and shrub seedlings typically arrive in early spring. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7963aa1c wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent-6);border-bottom-width:1px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default has-heading-4-font-size\">Crowley &amp; Otero County<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-accent-border\">Please use <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1z8v1-aScOxrY7BDCAfk_CSzIA_RNhu5E\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">order form<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7963aa1c wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent-6);border-bottom-width:1px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default has-heading-4-font-size\">Baca County<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-accent-border\">Please call <strong><a href=\"tel:+7195236971\">(719) 523-6971<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7963aa1c wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent-6);border-bottom-width:1px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default has-heading-4-font-size\">Kiowa County<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-accent-border\">Please call <strong><a href=\"tel:+7194385321\">(719) 438-5321<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-separator alignfull has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-brush-stroke\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);height:40px\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-62c81408 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why plant trees and shrubs?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Advantages of planting trees around your farmstead include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Trees  help improve air quality and look visually pleasing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shade trees save energy in the hotter months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Natural windbreaks reduce noise and provide a wind buffer in winter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trees and shrubs can improve water quality by reducing runoff and erosion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trees and shrubs provide natural habitat for birds and other wildlife<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you interested in improving the air quality around you? 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