James Ranch Trees is another of the family-owned businesses at The James Ranch, located just north of Durango, CO in the beautiful Animas Valley. Our native tree farm specializes in mature, towering (10ft to 20ft) Colorado Blue Spruce which have been nurtured in the pastures of the James Ranch since 1978, kissed by the Colorado sun and watered with the Animas River.
Unlike any other nursery, James Ranch Trees can deliver a mature spruce tree for your landscape that has already thrived at Durango's altitude and in Colorado's sun. We specialize in tall, native trees delivered to your door by people who care about the success of those trees. Contact us for an appointment to walk through the trees and choose the perfect one for your home.
The Ott family have owned and operated James Ranch Trees since 2000 when they purchased the business from Dave and Kay James (Julie James Ott's parents). John Ott (deceased in 2022) and Julie's three grown sons have moved back to the ranch to begin their careers and families and have taken over the business. Gunther, Abe and Stanton are a great team and with their large tree spade coupled with experience, can safely and successfully transplant trees, as well as educate you with the steps to insure a successful landscaping experience.
Using their truck mounted tree spades (think hydraulic shovels) the Ott brothers are able to successfully transplant a variety of large shrubs and trees. They are reliable and happy to consult with you about your site and share their experienced opinions about your project. They also work with contractors and landscape designers to transplant trees or large shrubs on site, or from site to site.
Using a holistic approach, the Otts use multi-species grazing (hens, pigs, dairy calves and cows) and strategic irrigation to manage the diverse stand of grasses and forbs growing between the trees (spruce, deciduous and fruit trees) maximizing the vitality of the soil, supporting a biodiverse beneficial insect population which in turns ensures healthy, resilient trees. Give them a call to chat further about their methods and how they can use their knowledge and experience for your landscape needs.
