Episode Details

Taylor Judd from Davey's East Denver office talks about important factors to consider when planting a new tree and his recommendations for the Colorado area.

In this episode we cover:  

• Summer rain and heat stress in Colorado (0:50)
• Growing trees in Colorado (3:22)
• Should you add fertilizer when planting new trees? (4:54)
• Root flare (6:01)
• Handling a grade in your yard (6:57)
• Mulching new plantings (7:24)
• Colorado Tree Recommendations: Burr oak, Redbud, Sensation maple, Chanticleer pear (8:55), (10:50)
• Emerald ash borer on the West Coast (10:11)
• Conifer trees in Colorado (13:18)
• Right Tree, Right Place (14:14)
• How Taylor became an arborist (15:41)
• How Taylor works with clients (17:41)

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