Colorado winters are hard on your trees. Here鈥檚 a survival guide to help them through

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Colorado winters are hard on your trees. Here鈥檚 a survival guide to help them through

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Published November 21, 2024 at 5:35 AM MST

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A man in a dark winter jacket shovels snow along a tree-lined sidewalk in Denver.

It may not feel like it right now, but winter is coming. And before it arrives... it鈥檚 time to think about extra care and nurturing for your trees.

Because on Colorado鈥檚 Front Range, the coldest season can be especially tough on the trees in our yards. Damage can take many forms: Sun scald, dry roots, or cracks in the bark from extreme temperature swings.

Fortunately, there鈥檚 hope. The tree specialists at Colorado State University Extension say they get lots of calls about cold-weather care for your trees so they鈥檙e ready to shine when spring returns.

CSU horticulture specialist John Murgel spoke with ITN鈥檚 Erin O鈥橳oole to share some helpful tips for helping your trees make it through the winter.

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