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Tree Recommendations Zone 5A For Shade


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Hello All,

 

I have some Aspens in my backyard (I didn't plant them) and they are starting to die off after some traumatic storm/construction damage.  The trees provided a significant amount of shade for my home and my neighbors house.  I'm looking to replace them with something with a longer lifespan and a little bigger.  I've been looking on my own for some time now and have narrowed my list down to a few trees but thought I could benefit from some professional input.

 

I live along the front range in Colorado, USA just outside of Denver.  Elevation is approximately 5800' at my house.  Our soil tends to be slightly alkaline (pH around 7.5) and contains a fair amount of clay.  Drainage at the planting location is okay but water will pool in a heavy rain, normally disappears within 20 minutes of rain stopping, does not remain muddy.  The planting location is in full sun and flat.

 

The top of our list includes Ginkgo Biloba Autumn Gold, Linden Greenspire, Kentucky Coffee Espresso, and Turkish Filbert.

 

Our main priorities are rate of growth, resistance to drought, wind, snow/ice, and other environmental hazards.  We would prefer a gold/yellow foliage in fall but that is not necessary.  Also preferred is something that brings in wildlife.

 

Any other suggestions or input on the above list?

 

Cheers,

Andrew

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