Trees
Trees come in general two varieties. They are either deciduous, which means they lose their leaves in the fall, or coniferous, which means that they keep their leaves throughout the year. For that reason, coniferous trees are often referred to as evergreens. Deciduous trees include both shade trees and ornamental trees. Conifers can be divided into juniper, pine, and spruce trees. We carry a wide selection of both deciduous and coniferous trees that will help make any yard look beautiful.
When considering buying a tree from Brady’s West, you’ll have to decide whether you want to purchase it in a container or as a Balled and Burlap (B & B) tree. Containerized trees come in a variety of sizes—our smallest trees come in a 1-gallon container and our largest in a 15, 20, or 25 gallon container. B & B trees are those with their root balls (the first B) wrapped in burlap (the other B), and are generally the largest trees that we sell.
Container (left) & Ball & Burlap (right)
B & B? Container?
How big of a tree to you want to start with? If you want to start with a smaller one that almost anyone can plant by themselves, you’ll want a containerized tree. If you want something larger right off the bat, then a B & B (Balled and Burlapped) tree is what you need.
Aspen in Fall
Shade Trees
Shade trees do just that: They provide refuge from the hot summer sun. They also have the wonderful advantage of turning different colors in autumn. We carry a large selection of shade trees that vary in mature height, color, shape, and canopy.
Radiant Crabapple
Ornamental Trees
Ornamental trees are good choices for your landscaping if you want to provide some color in your yard during the spring and early summer. These sorts of trees most often have pink, red, or white blossoms that last for a few to several weeks.
Wichita Blue Upright Juniper
Upright Junipers
Juniper trees, or upright Junipers as they are sometimes called, are a great way to add year-round color in your landscaping. Junipers vary in height and width, and some varieties are excellent good choices if space is tight. Colors can vary from a deep forest green to a soft, warm blue.
White Fir
Pines & Firs
If you’d like something big and tall in your yard, then you might consider planting a pine or fir tree. These trees, like spruces, are often used as centerpieces in landscaping to really help an area of the yard pop out. Fun fact: Bristlecone pines are the oldest trees in Colorado
Colorado Blue Spruce
Spruces
When Coloradans hear the phrase, “spruce tree,” they automatically think of the Colorado Blue Spruce, which is our official state tree. But there are many other types of beautiful spruces that will live and thrive at altitude, and Brady’s West carries them all.
Young Apple Tree in Our Shrub Yard
Fruit Trees
Believe or not, there are large number of fruit trees—apple, cherry, plum, peach, pear, and apricot—that can grow at elevation. We carry several varieties of each—so whether you want to plant one fruit tree or a whole orchard, stop by and see what we have!
Ponderosa Pine
Before You Buy…
Purchasing a tree is no small decision: You are buying a living thing that will affect the look and feel of your yard. Because trees are the focal points of any landscaping plan, there are important factors to consider when deciding what kind of tree to buy and where to place it.
Bristlecone Pine
Love Your Trees…
Caring for your tree involves more than sticking it in the ground and leaving it alone. You are responsible for its health and longevity. Here’s some tips for making sure you have a happy, healthy tree that will continue to give you lots of enjoyment for many years to come.