The third and final act of the 2015 Tree Action Plan took place this week as we planted and transplanted trees on the property.
One very common mistake when planting young trees is putting them too close together. Over time they begin to crowd each other out and can't keep up with their normal growth patterns. Crowded trees will begin growing at angles and funny shapes because they are looking for sunlight. Abnormal growth patterns significantly impact the long term health of a tree and they usually won't live up to their potential. To avoid this mistake, it is important to understand the mature dimensions of a tree before planting.
The next pine was placed behind 7 Green on the Maxwell. Some old and struggling spruce trees came down in this area this past winter. To maintain the beauty of this green, we actually planted three trees. The pine is between two June Snow Dogwood trees. This is a new variety to Colorado that does just what the name states, it blooms in the summer. We are excited to incorporate this new variety to the property.
One very common mistake when planting young trees is putting them too close together. Over time they begin to crowd each other out and can't keep up with their normal growth patterns. Crowded trees will begin growing at angles and funny shapes because they are looking for sunlight. Abnormal growth patterns significantly impact the long term health of a tree and they usually won't live up to their potential. To avoid this mistake, it is important to understand the mature dimensions of a tree before planting.
We identified three Austrian Pines on the course that were ideal candidates for transplanting. They are in excellent health, but in a tight space. We had some voids on the property to fill with plenty of room for these trees to thrive and continue an excellent life cycle.
This Austrian Pine (pictured here) was planted between 3 green and 4 tee on the Maxwell Course. This area has a number of old trees that are starting to decline. We will watch this are carefully over the years.
The next pine was placed behind 7 Green on the Maxwell. Some old and struggling spruce trees came down in this area this past winter. To maintain the beauty of this green, we actually planted three trees. The pine is between two June Snow Dogwood trees. This is a new variety to Colorado that does just what the name states, it blooms in the summer. We are excited to incorporate this new variety to the property.
The last transplanted pine is located to the west of 6 green on the Pfluger. In fact we have a total of 5 new pines in this location. All these pines will help buffer the golf course from Pierce Way.
Finally, five new Japanese Lilacs (pictured above) have been planted at the wedding circle on the west side of the clubhouse. This area needed some updating and attention. These will greatly step up the beauty in and around the ballroom.
Our Tree Management Guide will assist us with maintaining a healthy and strong population of trees for the property. Keeping up with a balanced inventory of young, mature and over-mature trees is extremely important for our urban forest.
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