SPRING is NOT the BEST TIME to PLANT Trees and Shrubs!

Is SPRING the BEST time to plant trees or shrubs? It's often stated as the best but is it really?
We look at all the factors that go into choosing the best time to plant your trees and shrubs.
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[frankenz]

I planted two different sweet cherry trees in February and one is leaved out well and the other is just standing there with fat healthy looking buds, but no leaves yet. Craziest thing I ever saw.

[cupbowlspoonforkknif]

That's so funny because all the shrubs get deeply discounted in the fall! Last year I couldn't resist getting a whole bunch of berry shrubs at 50% off in the fall. A few weeks later I found another nursery practically giving away plants and I bought a bunch more!

[Stezosledec]

I heard that the best time was 10 years ago. Is this true?

[UlfTurgeon]

I've always planted my trees and bushes in the fall because that's the most wet period of the year and you don't need to water as much. Didn't know that 85% of the root growth happens during fall/winter, wow! Even more of a reason to plant in the fall, thanks for the info Stefan.

[cameroneverhart]

I was definitely not prepared for the reason why poop is brown in a video titled "Spring is not the best time to plant trees and shrubs" haha. But appreciate your insight.

[mikemitchell]

If you plant bare root trees in the fall be sure to stomp out any air pockets out of the planting hole. They can get pockets of water around the roots and freeze damaging the trees but agree fall is best time to plant. Very well explained video.

[arcadiapermaculture]

I hear ya. Unfortunately, the nurseries all release their catalogues over the winter, and if you want to plant in the fall, your options are extremely limited. Would love to see a nursery with a winter order for planting the next fall.

[anthonyvette]

Wow what a learning video this video should be used in

[silverleapers]

We'd pay handsomely for some clones of that crazy productive hazelnut bush you have.

[tesswagner]

Very interesting!!! I have heard this. Wish the nurseries would have trees in the fall but they are geared for spring. Thanks ❤

[kyleyoung]

I’ve always read to be cautious planting in colder climates (Zone 3/4) in the fall. I’ve been doing it for several years now with great results!

[belieftransformation]

That’s great information! I’ve noticed that any shrub or tree that I planted in the spring doesn’t grow much the first year. Unfortunately most suppliers around me sell most of their seedlings in the spring. Thanks for sharing!

[peacefulgarden]

As usual your way of explaining complex relationships for everyone to understand was delightful. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I am transforming my yard into a permaculture haven and YOU'RE a tremendous help! Especially for the fruit tree pruning 😊 You're the best!

[justmenicole]

Im not very far from you, about 35 minutes away in fact, i love how you make things easy to understand ! Thank you !

[ThePhobosAnomally]

Oh man, I wish I could catch this show as it premiers, but I won't be at home at that time. I guess I will watch it afterwards. So nice to see another video upload. I hope you will make a walkabout for the spring! You can make it every day. I would not mind.

[elizabethperez]

I’m so afraid to plant my fruit trees in fall because of the harsh winter here in zone 4 in Montana, but actually I really I don’t know when is fall here because after summer finish we start winter🤷🏻‍♀️

[JoybileeFarm]

Thank you for explaining things so simply. I really appreciate it. I bought your documentary and it arrived last week. It is so informative. You make it very easy to understand and take action on. I just finished pruning 12 apple trees, 5 pear trees, and a multigrafted plum. None of them have been very productive for me so far. But I'm hopeful that after pruning them they will improve. I gathered honey locust seeds from trees nearby, and we're waiting for them to germinate, after a hot water treatment. Thanks again for explaining things in a simple way that is easy to understand.

[lookintomyeyes]

I love the explanation in this video! For potted trees i could see it being good to plant in fall, however for bareroot plants the roots are often trimmed for transport, which reduces their stored energy and adds stress. So planting them ASAP is still necessary so they can leaf out and begin producing energy.

[sonichedgehog]

You would be a good teacher. I always loved me a teacher that could keep my attention and provide clear factual information. Nice job!

[mhr]

Very simple but excellent way of explaining for average people.
Please keep making more videos, it’s been long time since I waited for new videos.
Thanks