But, even trees grown in containers need lots of water to survive the summer.
September through November is the ideal time for tree planting because it allows the roots to become established before the ground freezes and winter sets in.
However, it is highly recommended that you do not continue planting trees too late into the fall because this can have a negative impact on plant. You want to plant fruit trees in the late winter and early spring of the year. At this time the sap in the tree is down and the chilling hours are long enough to allow the tree to awaken from its dormant state so that it will bloom.
By planting in the late winter and early spring the new tree has an opportunity to take advantage of spring rains Estimated Reading Time: 4 mins. Oct 26, Tree loss is at record numbers. April Rose from TreeFolks explains how drought impacts our trees over the long term, how we can help, and good choices for replacements. On tour in San Antonio’s historic King William district, visit a drought-tough makeover that started with tree.
Oct 23, That's why it's important to plant trees when the stress is lowest and the opportunity for growth is greatest. In general, the best time for planting trees is late winter or early spring. In temperate areas, this period is typically followed by a period of moderate weather during which the new transplant will have time to become established.

If you plant in spring and weather conditions become too hot too quickly, your tree’s chances of drying out and dying increase. You see, in the summer, new trees pull double duty: They’re both.
Today is November er, 23, I think. Tuesday before Thanksgiving. I was wondering if it was too late to get a potted tree in the ground? It's a Japanese maple that's currently about 2 feet tall. I can bring it in and baby it all winter if needed and plant in spring.
Hope everyone has a good holida. I know this might be a silly question, but I've searched this forum and don't find much on the topic. I'm new to Denver, and I have no gardening experience outside of Phoenix and the Bay Area.
Definitely feeling out of my element. I want to plant a Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa reticulata), and I d.