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CITY OF THORNTON
Forestry
Trees for Tomorrow
This program provides residents with trees planted in their yards at a discounted
price. Trees are selected by Forestry staff based on their ability to survive in Colorado soils and climate conditions.
Program Requirements/Information
 Registration for this program will be held on Monday, March 14,
2016 from 8:00am – 11:30am at the Margaret Carpenter Recreation Center. Residents can also register online if they have a RecTrak account through the Recreation Division.
 Trees are available to single family residences only, within the corporate boundaries of the City of Thornton.
 Tree pricing will be $240 per tree.
 Trees are planted by a city-contracted tree service, anywhere on
the resident’s property. When the resident registers for the program, they are given a stake. This stake is placed in the yard where the tree is to be planted. Utility
locates are arranged by the City contractor, then the tree is planted.
 Trees will be planted during the month of April and May, 2016. Residents will be
notified regarding the specific planting date.
 Trees are 2” caliper at planting, approximately 15’-18’ tall.
The Bosnian pine is approximately 6’ tall at planting.
 Trees must be planted on the same grade elevation as the
street. Trees planted in back yards must have a minimum 3’
wide entry gate.
 The trees come with a one year warranty. This warranty does not apply to trees
planted in historically wet areas of a yard, nor does the warranty cover trees that
are over or under watered.
 Forestry staff is available to meet with residents to assist in the tree planting location.
 It is also recommended that program participants attend a free tree care class on
Saturday, April 16 at Fire Station #5 located at 14051 Colorado Blvd. 80602 from
8:30am – 11:30am.
2016 Program Trees
Greenspire Linden – this tree is a moderate water using tree
that does very well in Front Range Colorado. It grows to a
height of 35’ and spread of 30’ at maturity. It likes a full sun exposure and well drained soils. It flowers yellow in the spring and
is very fragrant. It does have insignificant fruit. The linden has a
very uniform canopy and is an excellent shade tree.
Tree Form
Flowers
Leaf
Bark
Bosnian Pine – an evergreen tree that has a low water requirement. This tree grows to a mature height of 20’ and a
spread of 12’. It likes a full sun exposure and is a slow growing tree. It has a pyramidal canopy.
Tree Form
Bark
Fruit
2016 Program Trees
Thunderchild Crabapple – this tree has shown remarkable adaptability to Front Range Colorado. It
grows to a height of 20’, with a spread of 15’ at maturity. It flowers pink in the spring. It produces 1/2” diameter fruit that is persistant and a good food source for
wildlife into the winter season.
Tree Form
Fruit
Nursery
Flower
Skyline Honeylocust - a large shade tree for the Colorado
landscape. This tree likes a full sun exposure and is a low to
moderate water requiring tree. It grows to a mature heigjht of
50’ with a spread of 40’. This seedless tree is very adaptable to
a wide range of soil conditions.
Tree Form
Flower
Bark
Leaves
2016 Program Trees
Swamp White Oak – This oak variety is a low water requiring tree. It grows to a height of 50’ and a spread of 40’-50’ at
maturity. It will grow in a full sun to partial shade exposure. It
has dark green leaves during the growing season, turning
golden with hints of orange and red in the fall. The Swamp
White oak is a slow growing tree.
Tree Form
Leaf
Fruit
Bark