Under-Appreciated Trees & Shrubs for Colorado by Tagawa Gardens & Mike Landers, Certified Arborist

Tagawa's Garden Ambassador and Certified Arborist Mike Landers chat about shrub and tree varieties that do great in the Metro Denver area, yet are not used enough!
Disclaimer: All information provided is tailored to our Colorado landscapes and similar environments. If you would like more specific recommendations for your Colorado garden, please visit us in store! Our staff will be happy to help. If your climate greatly differs from ours, we recommend visiting your local garden center for further guidance!

[@camronbitzer3159]

Thanks for this video. Pretty pretty plants.

[@AviSLeigh]

I’ve been to Tagawa a few times. Y’all have impressive plants! But I’ve NEVER been asked if I need help or anything. I have literally chased workers down while they walk away on purpose. Not worth the drive for me.

[@Blackavian]

Tagawas has a great selection but I will never shop there again. Two of the staff there were not only rude but ridiculed me because my knowledge of horticulture was somehow lacking according to their standards. There are too many nurseries along the Front Range to put up with that kind of abuse.

[@ilona1663]

Can some of these grow in pots on a patio?

[@tonyr7000]

Great video! Do you recommend the Autumn Blaze Red Maple Tree for the Front Range?

[@karenmccarthy3338]

I would call the nursery and ask the Certified Arborist Mike Landers this question. I know there's better alternatives 😊

[@jolovesminnis]

I have an Elm that’s resistant to the Dutch elm disease

[@tomd2612]

What would I plant near windows on a Double- Wide mobile home unit in Colorado, for Privacy ? Yet add to property Value ?

[@TagawaGardens]

Thanks for your question. You might look into upright juniper shrubs that are evergreen and tall and narrow. However these or any other plants should not be planted close to the home as the watering required could cause moisture issues.

[@johnrogan9420]

Poison zumack.

[@GhostScout42]

Viburnum smells like a jocks taint tho so... I wouldn't plant it anywhere

[@agresticumbra]

I think similarly about junipers. They smell like cat pee to my nose.

[@jocelynmarivicesparterohow9149]

This is Colorado and you don't include how those shrubs and trees would do with our wildlife like deers!