SPRING 2022 TREES
Tree species selection is subject to guidelines and subject to change, dependent on availability. Tree requirements and maintenance for all newly planted trees can be found in our Terms and Conditions.
Heritage Oak
Quercus x macdanielii ‘Clemons’
Heritage Oak is a cross between English and Bur Oak. With this hybrid tree, you can get the English and Bur oak species’ best attributes in one package. It can adapt to both moist and dry locations. However, it prefers well-draining soil. At most home locations, this oak tree will thrive. The Heritage oak can live a very long life. Some oak trees have survived for over 300 years. This tree can adapt to those alkaline soils, but it is not particular about any specific soil pH or type. If you want a tree that can handle those urban climates, this is an outstanding choice. The Heritage Oak is tolerant of pollution and flourishes in those city environments.
Hot Wings Tatarian Maple
Acer tataricum ‘Garann’
‘Hot Wings’ maple was developed at Cheyenne’s own High Plains Arboretum when it was a Horticultural Research Station. It grows to a mature height of 20′ with a spread of 24′ and is ideal for planting under overhead power lines. Its showy red samaras (winged seeds) shine in bright contrast to the summer foliage of this small tree that is an excellent performer in rugged climates like ours. In the spring the tree develops clusters of yellow-white flowers. In the fall the outer leaves turn orange-red and the inner leaves turn a bright yellow color. Only available to homeowners who have powerlines over their planting location.
Sensation Boxelder- Sold Out
Acer negundo ‘Sensation’
This tree is a member of the maple family. Leaves are opposite and compound with 3-7 leaflets. It is a medium-sized tree, typically 30-40 ft. tall and can have an equal crown spread. Has brilliant red-orange fall color which fades to yellow. This cultivar is seedless and does not attract boxelder bugs.
Imperial Honeylocust
Gleditsia triacanthos f. inermis ‘Impcole’
This tree is very adaptable to a wide range of environmental conditions. The small leaves allow a dappled shade to penetrate the canopy and they easily blow away in the wind. Mature height is 30-50 ft. with a comparable spread. This tree is adaptable to air pollution, tolerant of road salt, and thrives in difficult growing conditions. This is a thornless cultivar.
Thunderchild Crabapple
Malus ‘Thunderchild’
These are a favorite in Cheyenne due to their spring show of deep purple flowers. This tree grows to 25 ft. tall and has a similar spread. We only plant these under powerlines due to their short but wide stature. This cultivar is more resistant to fire blight. Only available to homeowners who have powerlines over their planting location.
Lanceleaf Cottonwood
Populus acuminata
A large, upright, rounded shade tree with dense branching and smooth grayish bark that becomes rigid as it matures. Medium-sized, lance-shaped, green leaves turn yellow in fall. Seedless. This tree requires a large planting area so that its roots will not damage your sidewalk.
Bur Oak
Quercus macrocarpa
This tree is native to the Black Hills region of Wyoming. It is slow-growing when young but becomes faster growing as it matures. This is an excellent choice to plant in Cheyenne. It’s long-lived and branches rarely fail from ice or snow loads. The big leaves provide a dense shade. At maturity, this tree could reach 40-50ft tall and almost as wide.
Greenspire Littleleaf Linden- Sold Out
Tilia cordata ‘Greenspire’
In Cheyenne, the Greenspire Littleleaf Linden can typically reach 30-40 ft. tall and 20 ft. wide. This tree is an important species for pollinators and attracts them when it flowers. The small insignificant flowers are very fragrant in the spring. The heart-shaped leaves provide a dense shade.
New Horizon Elm- Sold Out
Ulmus ‘New Horizon’
This is a compact, upright, rapid-growing hybrid elm that can typically reach 40 ft. tall and 20 ft. wide. This elm is resistant to Dutch Elm Disease and Elm Leaf Miner and shows excellent cold tolerance. It can tolerate a wide range of conditions including our alkaline soils and is drought tolerant.
