Privacy Trees near Colorado Springs, CO, 80939

Trees delivered to Colorado Springs, CO 80939 arrive during the spring and autumn shipping windows that suit zone 6. Arbor Buddy ships large, nursery-grown trees by freight directly to homeowners in this part of El Paso County. The local hardiness zone, 6a, is the starting point for every tree we send your way.

Shade, flowering, privacy, and fruit trees all have picks that match your climate here. Arbor Buddy matches each tree to your zone before shipping.

Shop Trees by Category in Colorado Springs

• Shade Trees: Beat the Colorado sun with canopy trees bred to handle zone 6 winters and summer heat.
• Flowering & Ornamental: Add seasonal color to your El Paso County yard with zone-hardy bloomers.
• Evergreen & Privacy: Create year-round screening with conifers that stand up to zone 6 cold snaps.
• Fruit Trees: Grow your own sweet cherries and apples with varieties matched to Colorado Springs winters.

Trees for Zone 6 in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs sits in hardiness zone 6a, where typical winter lows run about -10 to -5 degrees F. That cold window rules out any tree that cannot handle a deep freeze, but it also means the trees that do thrive here are tough and reliable.

Zone 6 gives you access to a broad palette of shade trees, flowering ornamentals, evergreens for privacy, and fruit trees that need a proper winter chill. The climate here leans dry, so trees that tolerate low humidity and occasional drought tend to settle in better than moisture-loving species.

For buyers in places like Green Mountain Falls or Manitou Springs, the same zone considerations apply. The key takeaway: trees for zone 6 in Colorado Springs need to handle cold winters and dry conditions, and the six featured picks above all fit that bill.

Frequently Asked Questions

How cold does it get in Colorado Springs in winter?

Colorado Springs is in hardiness zone 6a, which means winter temperatures drop well below zero. Trees that survive here need to handle that cold. Arbor Buddy matches every tree to your zone before shipping.

Which trees grow best in Colorado Springs's hardiness zone?

Trees rated for zones 6 and colder grow best here. The six featured picks, including Chinese Pistachio and Blue Atlas Cedar, are all zone-matched to Colorado Springs. Shade trees and evergreens tend to do particularly well in this climate.

What size do the trees arrive at?

Arbor Buddy ships large, nursery-grown trees at a usable landscape size. Each tree arrives by freight, ready to plant. The exact size depends on the species, but you get a tree that makes an immediate impact in your yard.

Does Arbor Buddy deliver trees to ZIP 80939?

Yes, Arbor Buddy delivers to ZIP 80939 in Colorado Springs. Delivery also covers the city's other ZIPs: 80935, 80936, 80937, 80938, 80941, and 80942. Trees ship during the spring and autumn windows for zone 6.

Start Your Colorado Springs Order

Arbor Buddy ships large, nursery-grown trees to ZIP 80939 in Colorado Springs with a 1-Year Thrive Guarantee. Browse the zone-matched picks for shade, privacy, flowering, and fruit. Order online for delivery during the spring or autumn shipping window.

How Colorado Springs Compares to Other Areas

Compare ZIP 93385 in Bakersfield, California (CA). That area sits in zone 9b with winter lows of 25 to 30 F. The heat and humidity in Bakersfield allow for trees like citrus and palms that cannot survive Colorado Springs winters. Their growing season is longer, and the risk of frost damage is much lower. Here, the zone usually pushes the choice toward species that handle both cold and dry conditions rather than tropical or subtropical options.

ZIP 20418 in Washington, District of Columbia (DC) is in zone 8a with winter lows of 10 to 15 F. That warmer zone brings more humidity and consistent rainfall throughout the year, so drought tolerance matters less there. The practical difference is that trees for Colorado Springs need to handle dry spells between watering, while DC buyers worry more about heat and moisture management. It is a different set of priorities for tree selection.

ZIP 35234 in Birmingham, Alabama (AL) also falls in zone 8a with winter lows of 10 to 15 F. The big difference is cold-hardiness. Birmingham rarely sees the deep freezes that Colorado Springs gets, so the tree palette there includes many more broadleaf evergreens and tender ornamentals that would not survive a zone 6 winter. Locally, that points buyers toward cold-hardy species that can handle -10 to -5 F without damage. It narrows the field but guarantees what you plant will last.

For Colorado Springs, the contrasts mean you should focus on zone-6-rated trees that tolerate cold, dry winters and can handle the occasional summer drought.