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Aug 20, When the ground freezes, sufficient water cannot reach the roots, so new trees could dry out and die - a scenario that takes fall out of the running from being hands-down the best time to plant Author: Katelin Hill.

Sep 22, Fig. 1. Ideal planting dates. Spring is usually the best time to plant trees but fall can be a good time as well.

Check the tree every few days and water-but only if the soil is dry.

Nurseries may offer substantial discounts in fall (ask them about their guarantee policy). When should I plant? You need to give the roots of trees adequate time to become established before winter arrives. If you are in colder zones, or your ground is likely to freeze over by the end of November, we do not recommend fall planting, Spring is a far better time to plant.

Benefits of fall planting. There are definitely advantages to fall planting. The main benefit is allowing the tree to settle in to its new location while the soil is still warm, and the roots can still grow a bit.

This gives the tree a head-start in the stumpcutting.barted Reading Time: 3 mins.