Spring Tree Program

Tree orders have ended for the 2025 spring tree program.

Ordering for the 2026 Tree Sale will open in February.

For information on tree planting, visit the Arbor Day Foundation tree planting guide. 

• Online ordering began: Saturday, February 1
• Online ordering ended: Monday, March 24
• Pick-up: Saturday, April 19 at 1800 W. Belleview Avenue
• Cost: $50 per tree
• Limit: three trees per household

Trees are available on a first-come, first-served basis. There are a limited number of each tree species and many trees sell out quickly. 

City staff will distribute 250 trees to participating residents on Saturday, April 19. Participants should arrange to pick up trees between 8 a.m. and noon. All purchased trees must be planted within the Littleton city limits. 

2025 Tree Descriptions (smallest to largest tree size)

Name	Descriptions	Photo
SOLD OUT Serviceberry, Autumn Brilliance (Amelanchier x grand. 'Autumn Brilliance')	Small, flowering ornamental; white blooms in the spring; attracts birds and pollinators; prefers moist soil (irrigation); "brilliant" fall color; 15'h x 15'w
SOLD OUT Hawthorne, Thornless Cockspur (Crataegus crus-galli 'Inermis')	Small, flowering ornamental; pungent, white flowers in the spring that attract unique pollinators; small, deep red berries that persist into early winter; attracts birds/ butterflies/ unique pollinators; thornless variety; dense, nest-like canopy; prefers full sun; 15'h x 15'w
SOLD OUT Crabapple, Royal Raindrops (Malus ‘Royal Raindrops')	Bare root only Small, flowering ornamental; fruitless; fragrant, pink blooms in the spring; attracts pollinators/ butterflies; tolerant of variety of soil types; must be pruned in the winter due to disease susceptibility; 20'h x 15'w
SOLD OUT Crabapple, Spring Snow (Malus 'Spring Snow')	Bare root only Small, flowering ornamental; fruitless; fragrant, white blooms in the spring; attracts pollinators/ butterflies; tolerant of variety of soil types; must be pruned in the winter due to disease susceptibility; 20'h x 15'w
SOLD OUT Maple, Rocky Mountain Glow (Acer grandidentatum 'Schmidt')	Small to medium tree; attractive fall color; more tolerant than other maple varieties; drought tolerant; native to Colorado; 25'h x 15'w
SOLD OUT Redbud (Cercis canadensis)	Small, flowering ornamental; showy neon pink flowers in the spring; attracts butterflies/ pollinators; heart shaped leaves; tolerant of many conditions; prefers partial shade; 20'h x 25'w
SOLD OUT Tree lilac, China Snow Peking (Syringa pekinensis 'Morton')	Small, flowering ornamental; fragrant and showy white flower clusters in the early summer; attracts butterflies/pollinators/ hummingbirds; resistant variety; prefers full sun; 20'h, 15'w
SOLD OUT Maple, Sensation Boxelder (Acer negundo 'Sensation')	Small to medium sized, hardy tree; attractive fall color; fruitless variety; tolerant of most soil conditions; 30'h x 25'w
Osage Orange,White Shield or Wichita (Maclura pomifera'White Shield' or 'Wichita')	Medium sized tree; thornless, fruitless variety; yellow fall color; drought and heat tolerant, hardiest tree we offer; 35'h x 35'w
Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum)	Medium sized, long-lived tree; a deciduous conifer (meaning it loses its leaves in the winter); often pyramidal in shape; does not tolerate drought areas well, but only requires medium water (i.e. increased irrigation); tolerates flooding; attracts a wide variety of birds; 40'h x 25'h
Buckeye, Ohio (Aesculus glabra)	Medium sized tree; yellow flowers; produces small brown "buckeye" nut; prefers moisture; attracts butterflies/migrant birds/small mammals; prefers full sun; 40'h x 40'w
SOLD OUT Elm, Choice City David (Ulmus davidiana 'Choice City')	Medium sized tree; resistant to dutch elm disease, european elm scale and elm yellows; strong structure; prefers full sun; 45'h x 45'w
Yellowwood, American (Cladrastis kentukea)	Medium tree; white, showy, fragrant flower clusters in the spring; yellow fall color; prefers to be planted in a wind-protected area; 40'h x 45'w
Oak, Bur (Quercus macrocarpa)	Large shade tree; often has low, spreading branches- do not plant too close to structures; attracts wildlife; largest acorn of all oaks; prefers moisture, but is a drought tolerant oak option; 75'h x 80'w
SOLD OUT Oak, Chinkapin (Quercus muehlenburgii)	Large shade tree; good fall color; attracts wildlife; tolerant of clay and rocky soil; prefers moisture but is a drought tolerant oak option; 45'h x 55'w
Oak, Shingle (Quercus imbricaria)	Large shade tree; atypical, unlobed leaf; prefers moisture; 60'h x 60'w
SOLD OUT Catalpa, Northern (Catalpa speciosa)	Large shade tree; showy white flowers; long "green bean" style fruit; large, heart shaped leaves; tolerant of many soil conditions- both standing water and drought tolerant; attracts variety of pollinators; tolerant against pests and disease; 50'h x 30'w
SOLD OUT Kentucky Coffee Tree, Espresso (Gymnocladus dioicus ‘Espresso’)	Incredibly tolerant of pollution, drought, and unfavorable soil conditions; seedless variety (no toxicity to wildlife); unique leaflets; yellow fall color; one of the most tolerant trees we offer; 50'h x 30'w
SOLD OUT Beech, European Green (Fagus sylvatica)	Large, dense tree, year-round beauty, unique branch unique “elephant leg” looking trunk; stunning fall color; prefers moist soil but very tolerant; attract a variety of birds and small animals; 50'h x 35'w
Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis)	Large shade tree; very tolerant to a variety of pollutants, soils, and harsh weather conditions; strong wood; distinctive, bumpy bark; attracts birds and pollinators; drought tolerant; 50'h x 50'w
SOLD OUT Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera)	Large, stately, conically shaped tree; mature trees have large, column-like trunks; produce flowers that are yellow with orange accents; prefers full sun; tolerant of clay soil; prefers medium water; attracts birds and pollinators; good fall color; 60'h x 30'w