Colorado winters are stunning—but they’re also tough on trees. As the temperature drops and the snow starts to fall, your trees need proper care to survive the season and thrive in the spring.

Here are a few ways you can prepare your trees the right way, straight from the pros at Trees of Colorado:

  1. Prune Before the Storms Hit
    Remove dead, damaged, or weak branches that could break under snow weight. Pruning in late fall or early winter reduces stress and encourages healthy growth when spring returns.
  2. Wrap Young or Thin-Barked Trees
    Protect young trees from sunscald and frost cracks by wrapping their trunks with commercial tree wrap from November through April.
  3. Mulch Around the Base
    A 2–4 inch layer of mulch helps insulate roots, retain soil moisture, and regulate ground temperature. Just make sure not to pile mulch against the trunk.
  4. Deep Watering Before the Freeze
    Give your trees one last deep watering in late fall, especially if the season has been dry. Colorado’s fluctuating moisture and temperature levels can leave roots dehydrated.
  5. Skip the Fertilizer for Now
    Avoid fertilizing in late fall. Trees should focus on going dormant, not pushing out new growth that could be damaged by frost.

With just a bit of preparation now, your trees will be strong, healthy, and ready to thrive once the snow melts.

Need help getting started? Explore our tree care services to book your winter prep with certified arborists.