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Small trees & utility lines
 Many
established residential neighborhoods feature mature trees that are
grotesquely pruned so they won't interfere with overhead electrical lines.
Modern varieties available at local nurseries grow to a shorter mature
height and do not threaten the continuous operation of overhead lines.
Utility companies recommend that trees planted directly under, and up
to 20 feet away, from electrical lines be limited to a 20-foot mature
height. Attractive deciduous trees which mature at 20 feet or less include
Tatarian maple, Amur maple, serviceberry , Japanesetree lilac, Pekin tree
lilac, North Star cherry, dwarf or semi-dwarf fruit trees, Pagoda dogwood,
Princess Kay plum, hoptree, Russian hawthorn and thornless cockspur
hawthorn.
Smaller evergreen trees include pinyon pine, bristlecone pine, Fat
Albert blue spruce, and upright junipers such as Hillspire, Wichita Blue
and Hetzi Columnaris. Many dwarf conifers are available from nurseries and
Garden centers.
Newer residential developments often have utility lines underground. In
this case, digging holes and the preparing soil for tree planting can
result in damage to underground electric, telephone, gas, cable TV, sewer
or water lines. Severing underground electric lines can be
life-threatening. Contact the Utility Notification Center of Colorado at
1-800-992-1987 prior to landscaping or excavating. They will help you
locate and identify underground utility lines.
For more information, see the following Colorado State Extension fact sheet(s).
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