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Here are some links to helpful documents about the best trees to plant in Paonia. Our soils, invasive pests, climate, and other factors make some trees good bets and others certain losers. Every expert has their own list of favorite trees. These lists can change as conditions change, such as climate or the introduction of new varieties, pests, or diseases. We are working on updated lists that reflect current conditions.
Here are three links from Town of Paonia:
- Paonia approved trees for town Right-of-Way (RoW).
- Prohibited Trees for town Right-of-Way (RoW)
- Trees appropriate for Paonia - Not necessarily Right-of-Ways trees (RoW)
Here are some links to downloadable resources about how to correctly plant trees so they survive in until next year and for the long run. Note how important it is not to overwater (yes!) and not to add very much new soil to the planting hole for a new tree (use the soil that was dug out of the planting hole).
- CSU Garden Notes Tree Planting Steps and The Science of Planting Trees
- CFS Planting Tips site
- Carol O’Meara is an expert at CSU Tips for Successfully Planting Young Trees in Colorado (paywall site)
- A good video from CSU How to Plant a Tree in Colorado
- CSU Garden Notes Care of Recently Planted Trees
Emerald ash borer (EAB) - There are no arborists in Delta County certified to perform injection treatments at this time.
- Colorado State Forest Service: https://csfs.colostate.edu/forest-management/emerald-ash-borer/
- Plant Talk – Colorado: https://planttalk.colostate.edu/topics/insects-diseases/emerald-ash-borer-colorado-1499c/
- Emerald Ash Borer Network: http://www.emeraldashborer.info
Taking proper care of trees includes not overwatering, not over fertilizing, pruning, dealing with problems like iron chlorosis yellowing, and many other conditions. Here are some links to guide you with tree care.