Any recommendations for a Colorado shrub that grows big?

[willc86]

Well my definition of big is 2 - 4 feet. Dont mind trimming if it gets bigger than that.

Also trying to find something that does well in a large wood type of pot (front of the house). Also, plan to use a hosed watering system that drips water. Just something that does well in our Colorado climate including hail, hard rain, random high wind.

 

[DirtMechanic]

What usda growing zone are you in?

 

[willc86]

i believe I am zone 5b not sure sure if I treat it like a normal zone 5?

 

[Esther Knapicius]

So you need to narrow down the choices. What color shrub, do you want flowers on it? what natural shape do you want. do you want it to be bird friendly. . is it in sun, or shade, what kinda shade, how much sun. oh, just re-read, you want it in a POT.

 

[DirtMechanic]

i believe I am zone 5b not sure sure if I treat it like a normal zone 5?

what are your 10 year avsrage coldest \ hottest temps? You may be on a mountain?