Spring Tree Program

Celebrate Arbor Day with the City of Littleton!

The City of Littleton is celebrating Arbor Day by continuing its annual tree-planting program with 20 species of trees available this year. Trees provide many benefits, including clean air, access to clear water, shade, summer cooling, wildlife habitat, beauty, and more. The goal of this program is to increase the canopy density and diversity of the urban forest. 

The order form will be open while supplies last, or until March 20, 2023.

Pick- up: April 15 at the Belleview Service Center: 1800 W Belleview Ave. Littleton CO 80120
Contact: Littleton City Arborist, 303-795-3827 or pwmb@littletongov.org.

In 2023 the city is introducing a secure, online order form to choose and pay for the trees. Trees are available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

2023 Spring Tree Program Order Form

All trees must be planted in the Littleton city limits. Use the Address Wizard to confirm the address is in the Littleton city limits.

City staff will distribute trees purchased by residents on Saturday, April 15. Residents should arrange to pick up trees between 8 a.m. and 12 noon. If unable to pick up, select delivery help when placing the order. All deliveries will be made on Friday, April 14. All trees are $70 each, regardless of size or variety. If physically unable to plant you tree, contact the Littleton City Arborist at 303-795-3827 no later than March 20 to arrange volunteer groups accordingly. 

Unless otherwise noted, all trees come in #6 containers. The container is about the size of 10 gallon bucket and the trees are estimated to be about 6 feet tall. Trees can fit in most vehicles.

2023 Tree Descriptions

#	Name	Descriptions	Photo
1	Maple, Hot Wings Tatarian (Acer tataricum 'GarAnn')	Small ornamental; low maintenance; great fall color; distinct, bright red samaras in spring; semi- drought tolerant; 15'h x 15'w
2	Serviceberry, Autumn Brilliance (Amelanchier x grand. 'Autumn Brilliance')	Small, flowering ornamental; white blooms in the spring; attracts birds and pollinators; prefers moist soil (irrigation); "brilliant" fall color; 15'h x 15'w
3	Oak, Gambel, Multi-stem (Quercus gambelii)	Native, drought-tolerant oak; small, multi-stemmed/ shrubby form; hardy; reproduces by roots and acorns; good for wildlife; fall color; this tree spreads; good for privacy "green fence" or natural areas; not recommended for a manicured lawn; 15'h x 15'w
4	Crabapple, Spring Snow (Malus 'Spring Snow' ) bareroot	Small, flowering ornamental; fruitless; fragrant, white blooms in the spring; attracts pollinators/ butterflies; tolerant of variety of soil types; must be pruned in the winter due to disease susceptibility; 20'h x 15'w
5	Plum, Newport (Prunus cerasifera 'Newport') bareroot	Small, flowering ornamental; fragrant, white to pinkish blooms in the spring; attracts birds and pollinators; colorful, purple leaves year-round; showy tree; susceptible to pest and disease; 20'h x 15'w
6	Tree lilac, Ivory Silk (Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk')	Small, flowering ornamental; fragrant and showy white flower clusters in the early summer; attracts butterflies/pollinators/ hummingbirds; resistant variety; prefers full sun; 20'h x 15'w
7	Hawthorne, Thornless Cockspur (Crataegus crus-galli 'Inermis')	Small, flowering ornamental; pungent, white flowers in the spring that attract unique pollinators; small, deep red berries that persist into early winter; attracts birds/ butterflies/ unique pollinators; thornless variety; dense, nest-like canopy; prefers full sun; 20'h x 20'w
8	Redbud (Cercis canadensis)	Small, flowering ornamental; showy neon pink flowers in the spring; attracts butterflies/ pollinators; heart shaped leaves; tolerant of many conditions; prefers partial shade; 20'h x 25'w
9	Maackia, Amur (Maackia Amurensis)	Small, flowering ornamental; unique, creamy white clusters of flowers- unique in blooming in the middle of the summer; attracts variety of pollinators; hardy tree; drought tolerant; 20'h x 30'w
10	Maple, Rocky Mountain Glow (Acer grandidentatum 'Schmidt')	Medium to small tree; attractive fall color; more tolerant than other maple varieties; 25'h x 15'w
11	Musclewood Hornbeam, American (Carpinus caroliniana)	Medium sized tree; inconspicuous flowers; good fall color; attracts birds; distinctive bark and branches described as "muscle-like"; hard wood; strong and tolerant (different than hop hornbeam); 25'h x 20'w
12	Hop Hornbeam, American (Ostrya virginiana)	Medium sized tree; fruiting bodies look like hops; good fall color; attracts wildlife; hardwood; strong and tolerant; (different that Musclewood/ hornbeam); 30'h x 25'w
13	Osage Orange,White Shield or Wichita (Maclura pomifera'White Shield' or 'Wichita'), #15 container	Medium sized tree; thornless, fruitless variety; yellow fall color; drought and heat tolerant, hardiest tree offered; 35'h x 35'w Trees are larger, #15 containers, ~10ft tall. Using a pick-up truck, trailer, or requesting delivery help is recommended.
14	Yellowwood, American (Cladrastis kentukea)	Medium tree; white, showy, fragrant flower clusters in the spring; yellow fall color; prefers to be planted in a wind-protected area; 40'h x 45'w
15	Elm, Lacebark Allee (Ulmus parvifolia 'Emer II')	Medium to large shade tree; distinct multi-colored, mottled bark; adaptive and tolerant; fast growing; drought tolerant; 45'h x 35'w
16	Oak, Chinkapin (Quercus muehlenburgii)	Large shade tree; good fall color; attracts wildlife; tolerant of clay and rocky soil; prefers moisture but is a drought tolerant oak option; 45'h x 55'w
17	Catalpa, Northern (Catalpa speciosa)	Large shade tree; showy white flowers; long "green bean" style fruit; large, heart shaped leaves; tolerant of many soil conditions- both standing water and drought tolerant; attracts variety of pollinators; tolerant against pests and disease; 50'h x 30'w
18	Rubbertree, Hardy (Eucommia ulmoides)	Large shade tree; hardy tree- resistant and tolerant; prefers full sun; often has low, spreading branching- very unique, but be careful not to plant close to structures; drought tolerant; 50'h x 40'w
19	Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis)	Large shade tree; very tolerant to a variety of pollutants, soils, and harsh weather conditions; strong wood; distinctive, bumpy bark; attracts birds and pollinators; drought tolerant; 50'h x 50'w
20	Oak, Bur (Quercus macrocarpa)	Large shade tree; often has low, spreading branches- do not plant too close to structures; attracts wildlife; largest acorn of all oaks; prefers moisture, but is a drought tolerant oak option; 75'h x 80'w