Selected Shrub/Trees
Adaptable to Dammeron Valley Utah
Explanations - Table Information
Height:
Approximate height at maturity. Some grow taller under ideal conditions or with age. Shrubby plants that are treed, generally grow taller than if left to grow naturally. VAR = height varies.Growth Rate:
R = rapid
M = moderate.Water:
Estimated water requirements after plant becomes established (after 1 to 3 years).
A = average (18-24" per yr.)
L = low (12-17" per yr.)
X = xeric (7-11" per yr.).
-D = indicates that the plant is somewhat to very drought tolerant.Fall Color: C = colorful fall foliage.
Flowers: F = flowers are attractive.
Native: N = native to Utah.
Deer Resistance:
D = nearly always deer resistant
d = often deer resistant
This may vary from season to season and region to region and depends somewhat on the availability of preferred foods. Some experimentation is advisable.Evergreen:
E = foliage remains on plant during coldest Dammeron winters
e = partly evergreen or semi-evergreen (loses some or all foliage when temperature gets cold enough).Sun:
f = full sun (6 hrs. or more daily)
p = part sun (morning sun with afternoon shade is best)
s = mostly shade or filtered sunFootnotes:
1. To minimize wind damage, stake and prune when young to develop strong framework.
2. Hardiness varies. The hardiest cultivar is borderline for this area, withstanding cold to about - 10 degrees F, so make sure to obtain the hardiest. Watch adaptability.
3. Not all plants of this species are suitable for planting in Dammeron Valley.
Plant Name
Height
Growth Rate
Water
Fall Color
Flower
Native
Deer Resis
Ever green
Sun
Foot Notes
Acer saccharum grandidentatum (Wasatch Maple)
25'
M
A-D
C
-
N
-
-
fp
-
Amelanchier utahensis (Utah Serviceberry)
15'
M
L-D
C
F
N
-
-
f
-
Buddlea alternifolia (Fountain Butterfly Bush)
12'
M
A-D
-
F
-
D
-
fp
-
Caragana arborescens (Siberian Pea Shrub)
20'
R
L-D
-
F
-
-
-
f
-
Cercis occidentalis (Western Redbud)
15'
M
L-D
C
F
N
D
-
f
-
Cerocarpus ledifolius (Curlleaf Mountain Mahogany)
15'
M
X-D
-
-
N
-
E
f
-
Cotinus coggygria (Smoke Tree)
20'
M
L-D
C
F
-
D
-
f
-
C. c. "Purpureus" (Purple Leaf Smoke Tree)
20'
M
L-D
C
F
-
D
-
f
-
C. c. "Royal Purple" (Purple Leaf Smoke Tree)
20'
M
L-D
C
F
-
D
-
f
-
Elaeagnus angustifolia (Russian Olive)
20'
R
L-D
-
F
N
D
-
fp
-
Foresteria neomexicana (Desert Olive)
12'
R
L-D
-
-
N
-
-
f
-
Fraximus anomala (Singleleaf Ash)
18'
M
X-D
C
-
N
D
-
f
-
Prunus americana (American Wild Plum)
25'
M
A
-
F
-
-
-
f
-
P. virginiana melanocarpa (Chokecherry)
20'
M
A
C
F
N
-
-
f
-
Ptelea trifoliata (Hop Tree)
15'
M
L-D
C
-
-
-
-
fp
-
Rhamnus franfula (Alder Buckthorn)
18'
M
A
-
-
-
-
-
fp
-
R. f. "Columnaris" (Tallhedge)
12'
M
A
-
-
-
-
-
fp
-
S. reticulata (Japanese Tree Lilac)
25'
M
A-D
-
F
-
d
-
fp
-
Viburnum lantana (Wayfaring Tree)
12'
M
L-D
C
F
-
-
-
f
-
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