Utah Trees For Sale

The Blue Spruce thrives in The Beehive State, where the semi-arid climate is advantageous for the tree. The Blue Spruce is a medium to large sized evergreen, with blue-green waxy leaves. In the wild the Blue Spruce can grow up to 75 feet tall, though usual ornamental plants rarely exceed 50 feet. Considered a conical evergreen conifer, the Blue Spruce is Christmas-tree shaped, with the bottom branches generally scraping the ground. Although at lower risk for loss, the Blue Spruce is threatened by several pests and diseases, including two types of aphids. Although the Blue Spruce can make a fine addition to a Utahn backyard, the Utah grower has several tree varieties from which to consider when planting.

Due to its large size, semi-arid climate, and varied temperatures, the smart Utahn grower will need to consider the following:

• Climate
• Soil Type
• Average Precipitation
• Irrigation
• Growing Zones
• Weather Damage

Best Trees for Utah

Read about the specifics for your state in the following sections. If you’re looking for some quick ideas on what to plant, consider the following trees as expert-tested and The Tree Center approved:

1. Royal Empress Trees

Ideal for providing fast-growing shade, year-round beauty, and drought resistance.

2. Bloodgood Japanese Maple

Ideal for adding color, providing ornamental beauty, and no-hassle maintenance.

3. Dwarf Cavendish Banana Tree

Ideal for bearing fruit, providing character, and moving between inside or outside.

4. Tulip Poplar

Ideal for providing fast-growing shade, year-round beauty, and drought resistance.

Fast Growing Privacy Trees in Utah

A state that without doubt deserves its millions of residents, Utah is continuing to attract new inhabitants from other parts of the United States. Although a boon for the local economy, new infrastructure can be invasive and annoying. Solutions exist for prying eyes and sound-producing highways. Trees that are cultivated to form protective barriers, better known as ‘privacy trees’ can be planted to afford the Utahn yard the solitude and peace it deserves.

Although there are many privacy trees the Utahn planter may plant, none is as fitting as the Willow Hybrid. The Willow Hybrid grow quickly, at upwards of 6 feet a year, and provides fast-growing privacy. Unlike many privacy tree species, the Willow Hybrid is not an evergreen but a subset of the willow, providing a unique barrier against intrusions of every kind. The Willow Hybrid is not the only option to choose from in STATE. Alternatively, consider the Thuja Green Giant or Juniper ‘Witchita Blue’.

Climate

Most of Utah lies in a semi-arid climate, with the western regions in the mountains often experiencing a multitude of climates. Summers are hot and winters are cold. summer temperatures vary throughout the state. Temperatures range from 85°F to 100°F throughout the region, though low humidity often leads to cooler evenings. Winters are cold and mountain regions can receive heavy snow. Utah’s most populated regions are at higher elevations, which causes colder temperatures. The record low for the state is -69°F set in 1985. The record high is 118° set in 2007.

Soil Type

Most trees require well-drained soil rich with minerals to grow. Mivida soils cover more than 200,000 acres of Utah. Easy to irrigate, these soils are used for pasture and agriculture. Regardless of the property’s location in The     Beehive State, a soon-to-be tree planter can perform a simple test to determine his/her soil type.

In order to determine the type of soil in your yard, try this test to give you a basis for finding the best matched trees. For this test, you will need a healthy handful of soil from the layer beneath the topmost piece of soil. The soil should be a little damp, but not recently watered or wet. Simply squeeze the soil sample and one of the following events will occur.

1. You have CLAY if, after opening your hands, the soil maintains its shape, forming a ball. If you touch the sample, it does not fall apart.
2. You have LOAM if, after opening your hands, the soil maintains its shape, forming a ball. If you touch the sample, it falls apart.
3. You have SAND if, after opening your hands, the soil immediately collapses.

Once you know what soil type you have, you can find trees best suited to the dirt’s properties. Loam is the best soil to have, as its unique qualities make it ideal for holding and transferring water to trees.

Average Precipitation

Rainfall is minimal in many parts of the state, where the sheltering effect of both the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Wasatch Mountains leave most of Utah in a rain shadow. The rain Utah does receive comes from the Pacific Ocean via a northeastern route. Lower elevations receive less rain, usually 12 inches or less on average annually. St. George and the Great Salt Lake Desert frequently receive less than 5 inches of rain annually. On the other hand, Salt Lake City receives upwards of 60 inches of rain annually. Snow can also be variable. Snow has been recorded in every month of the year in some mountain ranges, which can receive, on average 500 inches of snow annually. This has led to a large ski-industry. Other areas of the state receive a slightly more moderate amount, between 50 to 100 inches of snow annually.

Irrigation

With variable rainfall amounts and heavy snow, irrigation systems can be an effective method for controlling and dispersing water. Some systems can even use the winter snow as melted water in later, drier summer days. Consider a drip or sprinkler system to assist with water control. Newly  planted trees require consistent and adequate water management, and irrigation systems can be an efficient tool for this.

Growing Zones

Utah’s diverse landscape is home to eleven distinct growing zones. A growing zone simply refers to the USDA’s determination of areas where certain plants are most likely to thrive, preferring to focus on minimal temperature ranges in which a plant can survive. Overall, temperatures are warmer in the south and cooler in the north and in higher elevations. In the south, both near Lake George and Lake Powell, temperatures are warmest, rarely dropping below 10°F. In some areas, temperatures may never drop below 20°F for extended time. Temperatures are coldest in the north, along the panhandle border area with Wyoming west of Logan. Here, temperatures may linger below -35°F for extended lengths of time. Central Utah is colder than its borders in both the east and west, and Salt Lake City falls into one of these moderate zones, where temperatures may drop to -15°F for a length of time.

Weather Damage

Thunderstorms and tornadoes are the most concerning natural weather disasters to occur in the area. Although thunderstorms are rare, they can be severe, touching down in the monsoon season between mid-July and mid-September. The drier soil of Utah often has difficulty in absorbing the heavy rainfall accompanied with the storm, which can lead to flash-flooding. Although tornadoes are uncommon and usually not deadly, the Salt Lake City Tornado of 1999 caused over $170,000,000.00 in damage. Plant trees away from powerlines and buildings, and near banks of streams and roads to ensure safety.

If you prefer to purchase your trees or shrubs in person instead of online, we offer this comprehensive guide to purchasing a tree at your local Utah nursery or garden center. However, since we don’t actually live in Utah we can’t guarantee this list to be 100% accurate – but we did attempt to be as accurate as we possibly could. We have no affiliation with any of the businesses listed below and make no guarantees as to the businesses’ ability or the quality of trees you will receive. As with any purchase you make, be sure to check out the business with the Better Business Bureau, references, and any other sources you may have.

 

American Fork	Cascade Shadows Garden Center	383 S 500 E	801-756-6061
Bountiful	J and L Garden Center and Contracting	620 N 500 W	801-292-0421
Brigham City	Alpine Gardens	1810 S Highway 89	435-723-7748
Draper	Timberline Gardens	12401 S 300 E	801-572-7777
Elsinore	Brooklyn Garden	881 S Brooklyn Road	435-527-4946
Fairview	Birch Creek Gardens	RR 1 Box 32A	435-462-3717
Hinckley	Beaudine’s Nursery	210 E 500 N	435-864-5330
Hurricane	Little Valley Trees Lc	2555 S 1500 W	435-674-7769
Kamas	Nole’s Nursery	2365 N State Road 32	435-783-4134
Kamas	Woodland Flowers	2602 E State Road 35	435-783-2903
Kearns	Marvin’s Garden West	2220 W 5400 S	801-963-0945
Layton	Engh Flowers	1701 N Main Street	801-776-4490
Layton	J and J Nursery and Garden Center	1815 W Gentile Street	801-544-1211
Lindon	Linden Nursery	535 N State Street	801-796-8576
Logan	Anderson’s Seed and Garden Store	69 W Center Street	435-752-2345
Logan	Greenhouse Garden Center	295 W 300 S	435-752-7923
Lyman	Late Bloomers	325 S Center Street	435-836-2288
Moab	Sunshine Gardens Nursery	50 W 400 N	435-259-2570
Murray	Lambert Floral Spring Garden	3910 S Redwood Road	801-973-9158
Murray	West Side Nursery	397 W 6400 S	801-262-8545
Nephi	King’s Landscaping	250 S Main Street	435-623-3319
Ogden	Jerry’s Nursery and Garden Center	1410 N 1900 W	801-782-4149
Ogden	Lomond View Nursery	304 W Pleasant View Drive	801-782-0484
Ogden	Moore Nursery and Floral	4780 Old Post Road	801-479-3250
Ogden	Oak Mountain Christmas Tree	1121 E 1675 N	801-786-1976
Ogden	Valley Nursery Inc	6484 S 2000 E	801-479-6060
Orem	Cook’s Farm and Greenhouse	1645 W 1600 N	801-225-8271
Orem	Sun River Gardens Inc	1248 N State Street	801-229-1975
Orem	Vineyard Garden Center	435 S Geneva Road	801-225-4357
Payson	Olson’s Garden Shoppe	1190 W 400 N	801-465-4422
Price	Cedar Hills Nursery	140 N Cedar Hills Drive	435-636-0663
Price	Cedar Hills Nursery	180 N Cedar Hills Drive	435-637-3788
Provo	Cascade Shadows 2	490 S State Street	801-377-4237
Richfield	Anderson Garden Center and Greenhouse	170 N 400 W	435-896-8555
Riverton	Wild Land Nursery	12211 S 4000 W	801-254-6258
Roosevelt	Allred’s Yard and Garden	2210 E US Highway 40	435-722-0898
Roy	Stangers Greenhouse and Garden	3379 W 5600 S	801-825-0803
Salem	Laura K Garden Center	1066 N State Road 198	801-423-6436
Salt Lake City	Aposhian Gardens and Floral	6570 W 3500 S	801-250-9692
Salt Lake City	Ben’s House of Bonsai	1625 E 6400 S	801-278-9555
Salt Lake City	C D Nursery	1733 Catherine Street	801-536-5497
Salt Lake City	Garden Spot and Nursery	5025 Highland Drive	801-274-2533
Salt Lake City	Homestead Nursery	1720 E 6400 S	801-277-5993
Salt Lake City	Louise Gardens	1550 W 800 S	801-973-8414
Salt Lake City	Millcreek Gardens	3500 S 900 E	801-487-4131
Salt Lake City	Mitchell’s Nursery and Gifts	2184 E 3300 S	801-486-2059
Salt Lake City	Traces Inc	1432 S 1100 E	801-467-9544
Salt Lake City	Ward and Child-Garden Store	678 S 700 E	801-595-6622
Salt Lake City	Western Garden Center	550 S 600 E	801-364-7871
Sandy	Mitchell’s Nursery and Gifts	1220 E 7800 S	801-561-9380
Sandy	Tuscan Garden Works	9653 S 500 W	801-233-9434
Sandy	Wasatch Shadows Nursery Inc	9295 S 255 W	801-566-0608
Sandy	Western Garden Center	9201 S 1300 E	801-571-9241
St George	Lillywhite’s Plant World	352 E Riverside Drive #C4	435-628-8004
Syracuse	Stoker’s Nursery and Greenhouse	2050 S 1000 W	801-825-7676
Tooele	Koeven Greenhouses	1050 N Main Street	435-882-7696
Tremonton	Walton’s Valley Nursery	4565 W 11200 N	435-257-5041
Vernal	Royal Blooms	1260 W 3000 S	435-789-7777
Washington	Star Nursery	385 W Telegraph Street	435-986-0820
West Jordan	Bland’s Nursery	8630 Redwood Road	801-561-1321
West Jordan	Glover Nursery	9275 S 1300 W	801-562-5496
West Valley	Bruschke’s Greenhouse	5507 W 3500 S	801-966-2241
West Valley	Oakbridge Greenhouse and Floral	4740 W 3500 S	801-968-4632
West Valley	Western Garden Center	4050 W 4100 S	801-968-4711
Willard	Willard Bay Gardens	7095 S Highway 89	435-723-1834
Woods Cross	Wuthrich’s Center St Greenhouse	360 N 800 W	801-295-8960
Woods Cross	Wuthrich’s West Bountiful	360 N 800 W	801-295-8984