If your are planning to plant trees in your yard, you may be wondering, “when is the best time to plant trees?” If so, this article will help you figure out the most opportune planting times depending on the type of tree.
When Not to Plant Trees
It is best not to plant trees during the summer because overheating during the early growth of a tree can be damaging. If you live in an area that has a warm climate yearlong, then planting in autumn, winter, or spring is fine. However, if you live in an area that experiences cold winters, you should aim to plant your trees while they are dormant in order to avoid disrupting their growth pattern. Different types of trees will be dormant at different times. Read on to learn what time of the year certain trees are dormant.
Best Time to Plant Deciduous Trees
Deciduous trees are trees whose leaves change color and fall off during the autumn season. In other words, deciduous trees are not evergreen trees. Deciduous trees become dormant in the autumn when their leaves begin to change and fall off. They emerge from dormancy in the spring when new buds begin to form. If you are planning to plant a deciduous tree, it is best to plant it during the fall when you notice leaves beginning to change color.
Best Time to Plant Coniferous Trees
Coniferous (or evergreen) trees stay green all year long and do not shed old needles or leaves as quickly as deciduous trees. Coniferous trees can be planted anytime from early fall to late spring, but it is important that you do not plant when the temperature is too hot. If it is still very hot in the early fall, you should wait to until it cools off. If your location typically warms up in late spring, make sure you plant your trees before then or wait until the next fall.
Professional Help
If you want help planting the trees or advice tailored to a specific kind of tree in your area, you can contact a professional tree service. With the help of TalkLocal, you can be on the phone in minutes with up to three, high quality, tree service professionals in your area, who are available when you are.
