I'm in the Chicago area. We'd like to plant a nice shade tree on a sunny corner of our lot (right where the local parade passes by in the summer). We only want to spend about $100, so it won't be a full sized tree, but should be bigger than a sapling.
If we plant one that size this weekend, will it survive the winter? Will planting it now give it a chance to establish strong roots before spring?
Or, should we wait to plant in the spring?
2007-10-05 09:40:04 · 5 answers · asked by Maureen 7 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
The fall is generally accepted as the best time to transplant a tree. Be sure to water it well if you don't get any rain and keep it watered well until the weather gets cooler. Here in NE Ohio, we have had very dry weather in September.
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2007-10-05 10:29:19 · answer #1 · answered by Neal & Cathy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I also live in zone 5 and have planted many trees into November and all have survived. Roots keep growing until the ground temp. gets to @ 40 degrees. Most nurseries have the trees on sale now and you should not have a problem getting a nice tree for $100. Keep watering about 5 gal. per week until the ground freezes and mulch 3-4 inches.
2007-10-05 15:36:51 · answer #2 · answered by gary f 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should be ok if you plant it now, As another said, be sure to water it well. It's pretty obvious when it's still warm, but when the weather cools a bit, it should still be watered regularly for awhile.
Two nice shade trees to consider that are my favorites are Zelkova and Red Maple (October Glory or Red Sunset). They both get beautiful Fall color.
You might want to read some more about trees at http://www.landscape-design-advice.com/landscape-trees.html
2007-10-05 14:39:32 · answer #3 · answered by susan s 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-21 03:58:13 · answer #4 · answered by furne 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're OK for at least another week or two. Water and mulch it well and it will do just fine.
2007-10-05 10:32:01 · answer #5 · answered by thegubmint 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋