Zones 3 to 8Large Trees Delivered near Denver, CO, 80212
Shop large, nursery-grown shade, privacy, flowering and fruit trees, delivered by freight in Denver. Every tree is matched to your hardiness zone and backed by our 1-Year Thrive Guarantee.
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Typical winter lows in Denver run about -10 to -5 F.
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Featured trees for Denver
Zones 3 to 8
Zones 3 to 8Emerald Green Arborvitae
Zones 5 to 9White Dogwood Tree
Zones 5 to 10Chicago Hardy Fig Tree
Zones 5 to 8Bloodgood Japanese Maple
Zones 5 to 9Pond Cypress
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Shade TreesBroad canopy trees for Denver's open lots, including Chinese Elm and Chinkapin Oak.View all Shade Trees →
Flowering & OrnamentalSpring blooms and fall color with crape myrtles, redbuds, and dogwoods suited to zone 6.View all Flowering & Ornamental →
Evergreen & PrivacyYear-round screening with Leyland Cypress and junipers, but note Bald Cypress drops needles in winter.- Full Speed A Hedge American Pillar Arborvitae $273
- Leyland Cypress $142
- Thuja Green Giant Arborvitae $18.95
Japanese MaplesLiving sculpture in crimson, coral and lace.View all Japanese Maples →
Fruit TreesHardy apples, peaches, and figs that ripen in Denver's summer heat and cold winters.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 Denver 80212
6a
about -10 to -5 F
Denver County
Colorado
Arbor Buddy delivers large, nursery-grown landscape trees by freight to homeowners in Denver, CO 80212. Your order includes shade, flowering, fruit, and privacy trees matched to your zone 6a climate. Every tree ships with a 1-Year Thrive Guarantee.
Choose from species selected to thrive in Denver's growing conditions, shipped directly to your address.
Shop Trees by Category in Denver
- Shade Trees: Broad canopy trees for Denver's open lots, including Chinese Elm and Chinkapin Oak.
- Flowering & Ornamental: Spring blooms and fall color with crape myrtles, redbuds, and dogwoods suited to zone 6.
- Evergreen & Privacy: Year-round screening with Leyland Cypress and junipers, but note Bald Cypress drops needles in winter.
- Fruit Trees: Hardy apples, peaches, and figs that ripen in Denver's summer heat and cold winters.
Trees for Zone 6 in Denver
Denver's zone 6a climate means winter lows can reach -10 to -5 degrees F. That's cold enough to limit some tender species but opens the door to many hardy shade, flowering, and fruit trees. The growing season is long enough for most zone 5-6 trees to leaf out, bloom, and set fruit before frost.
Dry air and variable rainfall mean trees that handle drought or adapt to consistent watering do best here. Our featured trees for zone 6 in Denver include species that handle the cold winters and summer heat without special pampering. Winter lows are the main filter: anything hardy to zone 5 or colder will survive a typical Denver winter.
For best results, choose trees rated for zone 5 or lower. The ones we feature here are all tested for zone 6a survival.
Order Trees for Denver 80212
Arbor Buddy ships large, nursery-grown trees directly to your door in ZIP 80212. Every tree is matched to your zone 6a and backed by a 1-Year Thrive Guarantee.
Browse the trees suited to your area and order online for spring or fall delivery.
How Denver Compares to Other Areas
Your climate in Denver differs from other parts of the country, which affects which trees make sense in your yard. Here's how three other cities compare.
ZIP 98011 in Bothell, Washington (WA) sits in zone 8b with typical winter lows of 15 to 20 F. That much milder winter opens up fruit trees like citrus, which Denver's cold winters rule out. In practice, buyers here lean toward broadleaf evergreens and subtropical fruits that wouldn't survive a Denver freeze.
ZIP 75932 in Burkeville, Texas (TX) is zone 9a with winter lows of 20 to 25 F. That warm climate supports palms and tropicals like sago palms, which would die in Denver's -10 to -5 lows. That gap changes the local shortlist to heat-loving, cold-tender plants. For Denver, stick with temperate species that go dormant in winter.
ZIP 57420 in Akaska, South Dakota (SD) is zone 4b with winter lows of -25 to -20 F. That's much colder than Denver, so privacy screening options there lean heavily on pines and spruces. For your cart, that means Denver has a wider range of privacy choices, including fast-growing deciduous options like Bald Cypress, while Akaska's buyers need extreme cold-hardy evergreens.
The lesson: Denver's zone 6a winters allow more variety than colder zones but rule out the tropical and subtropical trees that warmer areas enjoy. Choose trees rated for your zone and enjoy a broad palette of shade, flowering, and fruit options.
Freight delivery and the Thrive Guarantee
Your tree ships by freight directly to your Denver address. Arbor Buddy also serves the broader Denver area including ZIPs 80208, 80209, 80210, 80211, 80214, and 80215. When the truck arrives, someone must be home to receive and inspect the tree before the driver leaves. The driver can place the tree in your driveway or a spot you designate as long as the truck has room to stop and turn around.
All trees are nursery-grown to a usable landscape size and matched to your zone 6a before shipping. They come with a 1-Year Thrive Guarantee: if your tree doesn't survive its first year, we replace it free. Orders to zone 6 areas are scheduled for spring and fall arrival windows.
Before delivery day, check:
- Someone will be home to accept the delivery and look the tree over.
- A freight truck can reach your street with enough space to stop briefly.
- You have a spot picked out for the drop (driveway, side yard, or garage).
- Watch for long or narrow driveways, soft ground, low branches, or wires that could block the truck.
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Freight delivery to your address: $149 flat per order, shown at checkout.
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