Deciduous Tree and Shrubs to Replace Pinon Trees

Overview of deciduous trees good for replacing pinon trees.

Cercocarpus ledifolius
Item # 34340 		Cercocarpus ledifolius
Curl-Leaf or Evergreen Mahogany

each $8.29
3 to 6 $7.99
7 or more $7.79
Planters II - 10 lb. bag
Item # H0022 		Planters II: Natural Trace Mineral Fertilizer

each $10.95
  • Topic: Trees & Shrubs
  • Author: Cindy Bellinger
  • Keywords: trees, shrubs, pinon, Trees
  • Date: May 2004

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With spring here and the trees leafing out, the time is perfect to think about what deciduous tress and shrubs you want to use to replace pinon trees. Now is also the perfect time to plant before the weather gets hot.

The following list is only a sampling of the deciduous plants we have in stock. We have a full list in our Nursery Department, and ask our staff about specific planting situations.

  • x = xeric
  • vx = very xeric

Trees:

  • Acer tataricum Tartariam Maple—zone3 x
  • Crataegus ambigua Russian Hawthorne—zone 4 x
  • Quercus gambelii Gambels Oak—zone 4 x
  • Quercus shumardii Shumard Oak—zone 5 x

Shrubs:

  • Amorpha canescens Lead Plant—zone 4 vx
  • Artemisia filifolia Sand Sage—zone 5 vx
  • Caragana arborescens Siberian Peashrub—zone 5 x
  • Ceratoides lanata Winterfat—zone 4 x
  • Cercocarpus montanus True Mt. Mahogany—zone 4 x

Planting Guide for Trees and Shrubs

Things to do before planting:

  1. Call utility company to have lines marked before digging.
  2. Make sure area is accessible for driver to deliver large trees.
  3. Mark irrigation lines near planting area.
  4. Have water available to planting area.

Planting

  1. Dig hole twice as wide as container and same depth; keep top of root ball at ground level.

Prepare backfill

  1. Mix soil from hole with Soil Mender Blend at the rate of 1 part Blend to 2 parts of your soil.
  2. Add Super Phosphate; and if needed, add soil acidifier.
  3. Recommendations for superior growth: Add a complete fertilizer such as Yum Yum Mix or Gro-Power with Planters II.

Preparations for root balls

  1. Do not break root ball.
  2. If in a container cut 5 or 6 slits around the edges and bottom of the root ball to encourage new growth.
  3. On ball & burlap leave entire wire basket on until placed in hole.

Set tree in hole

  1. Center tree in the hole to proper planting depth.
  2. Ball & burlap: Cut away wire on sides as deep as is possible/reachable without letting root ball fall apart.
  3. On ball & burlap untie burlap and remove burlap away from top of root ball.
  4. Do not remove burlap or wire from sides. This may damage roots.
  5. Add amended backfill to hole.
  6. Tap down new soil to remove air pockets.
  7. Create water basin around plant.

Water new planting

  1. Add water slowly to saturate root ball.
  2. Add Root Stimulator Combo (Superthrive and liquid Seaweed Concentrates)
  3. Repeat application of root stimulator in 2 weeks, and monthly if needed.

Maintenance Watering

  1. Water regularly for the first two growing seasons.
  2. Water at least every 3 to 4 weeks in winter.
  3. Use 2-4” Soil Mender Mulch™ year round on top of soil.
  4. Fertilize as needed.