Colorado State Seedling Tree Program – Tri River Area

• Low-cost seedling trees and shrubs are provided each year by the Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS), for homeowners to use as windbreaks, re-vegetation, wildlife habitat, etc. They cannot be resold. Get your order in as soon as possible for the best selection. You can visit the Forest Service website at http://csfs.colostate.edu for information on the plants such as height and width, drought tolerance, recommended altitude range, wildlife value and so forth, to help you make your selections.

Perennial Wildflowers and Ornamental Grasses

• We are also offering Perennial Wildflowers and Ornamental Grasses. You can mix and match a flat of 30 (In pairs of 5) or purchase in large pots.

Ordering Seedling Trees

• Sales begin in November and continue through April with delivery in early May. Make sure to place your orders early as some types may sell out quicker than others.
• You can contact your local Extension office to be placed on the upcoming Seedling Tree Program e-mail list. Delta County: 970-874-2195, Mesa County: 970-244-1834, or Montrose/Ouray Counties: 970-249-3935.
  • Seedling Order Form – Please contact the CSU Extension Office located in your county of pick-up choice for their most current seedling order form.
  • Current Inventory
  • Species Selection Tips Chart
  • Wildflower Selection Tips Chart

Seedling Sizes

• Seedling Tree Container Sizes

How To Plant Trees

• Nursery Planting Guide

Buyers Guide

• Trees for Conservation – A Buyer’s Guide
• Perennials, Flowering Shrubs, and Grasses
• Plant Selection Considerations and Recommendations

Planning, Planting and Care

• Planning, Planting and Care for Your Trees