Landscape Trees near Denver, CO, 80220

Trees delivered to Denver, CO 80220 from Arbor Buddy. We ship large, nursery-grown trees by freight to homeowners and contractors. Your order is matched to zone 6a. Choose from shade, flowering, evergreen, and fruit trees. Each tree comes with a 1-Year Thrive Guarantee.

Zone 6a winters hit -10 to -5 degrees F. That shapes the tree options that thrive in your yard.

Shop Trees by Category in Denver

• Shade Trees: Block summer sun with fast-growing canopy trees suited to Denver's dry climate.
• Flowering & Ornamental: Early spring color that handles -10 F and still blooms.
• Evergreen & Privacy: Year-round screening from cypress and cedar that survive zone 6 winters.
• Fruit Trees: Cold-hardy figs, plums, and more that set fruit in Denver's short season.

Trees for Zone 6 in Denver

Denver sits in zone 6a, where winter lows drop to -10 to -5 degrees F. That rules out tender citrus and most broadleaf evergreens. But it opens the door for hardy shade, flowering, and fruit trees that need a cold period to set buds.

Summer in Denver is dry and sunny. Trees with moderate water needs, like the Eastern Redbud and Mexican Plum, do well. Fast growers like the American Sycamore thrive with extra irrigation. The Leyland Cypress handles the cold but can struggle if summer heat stays sustained.

For trees for zone 6 in Denver, choose species that match both the cold winter and the arid summer. That list includes every tree featured here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What trees grow fastest in Denver?

Fast growers include the American Sycamore and Leyland Cypress. The sycamore adds 2 to 3 feet per year in shade. The Leyland Cypress rockets up for privacy screens, but watch for canker in dry summers.

What are the best shade trees for Denver?

The American Sycamore and Slender Silhouette Sweetgum are top picks. The sycamore gives broad shade quickly. The sweetgum stays narrow and suits tight yards. Both handle zone 6 winters.

Can I grow fruit or citrus trees in Denver?

Yes, but skip citrus. The Chicago Hardy Fig is your best bet: it survives -10 F and produces sweet figs. Other options include apples and plums with chill hour requirements that match zone 6. But citrus needs a warmer zone.

What are good privacy or screening trees for Denver?

Leyland Cypress is the fastest evergreen screen for Denver. It needs regular watering and occasional pest checks. Eastern Redcedar and Brodie Eastern Red Cedar are also hardy choices for year-round privacy.

Order With the First Year Covered

Every tree from Arbor Buddy ships to ZIP 80220 with the 1-Year Thrive Guarantee. If your tree does not survive its first season, we replace it at no cost. That makes ordering online risk-free.

Browse the zone-matched trees above and place your order. Freight delivery arrives in spring or fall.

How Denver Compares to Other Areas

ZIP 98177 in Seattle, Washington (WA) sits in zone 9a with winter lows 20 to 25 F. That climate allows palms and tropicals that cannot survive Denver. In practice, buyers here lean toward Japanese maples and magnolias instead. For your cart, that means tropical options are not possible in Denver, but cold-hardy shade trees are a smart swap.

ZIP 77564 in Hull, Texas (TX) is also zone 9a with lows 20 to 25 F. Fruit and citrus viability is high there. In practice, buyers here lean toward fig and peach trees that need less chill. For your cart, that means Denver's cold requires you to choose fruits like Chicago Hardy Fig that handle real freezes.

ZIP 57050 in Nunda, South Dakota (SD) sits in zone 4b with lows -25 to -20 F. Flowering color is limited to the toughest species. That gap changes the local shortlist to species that bloom reliably even in extreme cold. Denver's zone 6a gives you more choices like Eastern Redbud and Mexican Plum that would struggle in Nunda.

What this means for you: Denver's zone 6a hits a sweet spot. You get enough cold to grow apples and figs, but not so cold that most flowering trees fail. Your cart should focus on trees that handle dry summers and -10 F winters.