Tree Care

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Department Information

Department Information

Department Info

Phone › (970) 920-5120
Fax › (970) 920-5128
Hours › 7:30 - 4:30 (M-F)
Address ›
585 Cemetery Lane
Aspen, CO 81611
Department Contact
David Coon › City Forester
Phone › 970-920-5120

Forestry & Natural Resources Info

Tree Care Info

Our Natural Resources and Forestry staff can provide you with answers to your tree care questions. Please contact City Forester, David Coon, at 970-429-2031 if you do not find the information you need on this page.

General Tree Planting Guides

Deciduous Tree Planting & Guying Guide › Aspen, Maple, Cottonwood trees, etc.
Coniferous Tree Planting & Guying Guide › Spruce, Pine trees, etc.

Right of Way Planting Scenarios

Scenario 1A › Green Space Planting Strip Adjacent to Sidewalk, Street, and Building.
Scenario 1B › Green Space Planting Strip Adjacent to Sidewalk and Lawn Landscape Area

Pruning Information

Pruning Diagram ›
How to Prune Young Shade Trees ›
Como Podar Arboles de Ornato Jovenes ›

Tree Care Resources

Tree Watering Table ›
Contacting Licensed Tree Contractors ›