Zones 3 to 8Large Trees Delivered near Aurora, CO, 80017
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Typical winter lows in Aurora run about -10 to -5 F.
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Featured trees for Aurora
Zones 3 to 8
Zones 5 to 8Thuja Green Giant Arborvitae
Zones 4 to 9Rise 'N Shine Eastern Redbud
Zones 3 to 8Honeycrisp Apple Tree
Zones 5 to 8Bloodgood Japanese Maple
Zones 5 to 9Tri-Color Dappled Willow
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Shade TreesBlock sun and lower cooling costs with fast-growing oaks or maples for zone 6a.View all Shade Trees →
Flowering & OrnamentalAdd seasonal color with redbuds and crape myrtles that survive -10 F winters.View all Flowering & Ornamental →
Evergreen & PrivacyCreate year-round screens with hardy conifers that tolerate dry Colorado air.- Skyrocket Juniper $47
- Full Speed A Hedge American Pillar Arborvitae $273
- Emerald Green Arborvitae $18.95
Japanese MaplesLiving sculpture in crimson, coral and lace.- Sangokaku Coral Bark Japanese Maple $290
- Tamukeyama Japanese Laceleaf Maple $274
- Seiryu Japanese Laceleaf Maple $354
Fruit TreesGrow your own apples and pears with cold-hardy varieties bred for zone 6.View all Fruit Trees →
Shrubs & HedgesHydrangeas, hollies, lavender and living privacy.View all Shrubs & Hedges →Choosing trees by goal
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Growing conditions in Aurora 80017
6a
about -10 to -5 F
Arapahoe County
Colorado
Trees delivered to Aurora, CO 80017 from Arbor Buddy are large, nursery-grown specimens shipped by freight. Homeowners and contractors get shade, flowering, privacy, and fruit trees matched to zone 6a. Every tree is backed by a 1-Year Thrive Guarantee. In zone 6a, winter lows drop to about -10 to -5 degrees F.
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- Shade Trees: Block sun and lower cooling costs with fast-growing oaks or maples for zone 6a.
- Flowering & Ornamental: Add seasonal color with redbuds and crape myrtles that survive -10 F winters.
- Evergreen & Privacy: Create year-round screens with hardy conifers that tolerate dry Colorado air.
- Fruit Trees: Grow your own apples and pears with cold-hardy varieties bred for zone 6.
Trees for Zone 6 in Aurora
Aurora sits in USDA hardiness zone 6a, where winter lows dip to -10 to -5 degrees F. That means your yard can handle most temperate trees, from oaks to maples to flowering redbuds. The dry climate and occasional cold snaps make species like Chinese Elm and Chinkapin Oak strong choices. They need less summer water and shrug off temperature swings.
When choosing trees for zone 6 in Aurora, focus on adaptable natives or zone-6-hardy varieties. Leyland Cypress does well here, but watch that it gets some afternoon shade in the hottest spots. Fruit trees like Honeycrisp Apple thrive because they require chill hours to set fruit. Your order will ship in a spring or fall window, whichever comes next, so you plant at the best time for root establishment.
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For shade, privacy, flowering, fruit, and accent trees matched to your zone in ZIP 80017 of Aurora, Arbor Buddy ships large, nursery-grown trees with a 1-Year Thrive Guarantee.
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How Aurora Compares to Other Areas
Your yard in ZIP 80017 faces zone 6a lows of -10 to -5 F. That limits the palette compared to warmer areas, but gives you options for cold-hardy favorites.
First, consider ZIP 30253 in Mcdonough, Georgia (GA), where zone 8a keeps winter lows at 10 to 15 F. That area can grow Southern magnolias and camellias that would freeze here. The big difference? Flowering color. Mcdonough sees early spring blooms without frost worry. For your cart, that means you lean toward spring-blooming redbuds and cold-tolerant ornamentals like Forest Pansy.
Second, look at ZIP 20435 in Washington, District of Columbia (DC), also zone 8a with 10 to 15 F lows. That climate allows broadleaf evergreens like holly and boxwood to flourish. Aurora's colder winters rule out many of those. The gap changes the local shortlist to needled evergreens like Leyland Cypress for privacy, rather than broadleaf screens.
Third, examine ZIP 95347 in Moccasin, California (CA), zone 9b with lows of 25 to 30 F. That zone supports palms and tropicals like citrus trees outdoors year-round. Aurora's hard freeze kills those options. In practice, buyers here lean toward cold-hardy fruit trees like Honeycrisp Apple, which need winter chill, not tropical warmth.
Overall, Aurora's zone 6a pushes you toward trees that handle -10 F and dry summers, making oaks, maples, and pines your most reliable choices.
Freight delivery and the Thrive Guarantee
Arbor Buddy ships large, nursery-grown trees to ZIP 80017 and all Aurora ZIPs: 80013, 80014, 80015, 80016, 80018, 80019. Freight delivery means a 48-foot trailer arrives curbside. You need someone home to receive the tree and inspect it. The driver can lower the tree via liftgate, but your driveway must allow a truck to approach and turn.
Every tree is zone-matched before shipping. It is backed by the 1-Year Thrive Guarantee. If it does not survive the first year, we replace it free. Your order ships in the next spring or fall planting window for zone 6.
Before delivery day, check:
- Someone will be home to receive the tree and check it over.
- A freight truck can reach your street with room to stop or turn.
- You have marked where you want the tree dropped.
- Your driveway or access is clear of low branches, wires, or soft ground.
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Freight delivery to your address: $149 flat per order, shown at checkout.
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