Who ever heard of planting trees in the winter? We have had a cold Dec. and received notice from the city that they will be planting a Little Leaf Linden in our tree lawn within the next few weeks. Isn't this a waste of taxpayers' money?
2007-12-07 23:17:29 · 6 answers · asked by Sunshine Buttercup 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
It's been snowy and below freezing for a month. The local winter begins climatologically on Dec 1st.
2007-12-07 23:34:13 · update #1
Actually the winter is the BEST time to plant trees and transplant perennials because they are dormant. There is a lot less follow up care to do when planted in the winter. Typically the ground is wetter, meaning less watering (if any, after the initial planting) is required. Less stress to the tree or plant during dormancy. Transplanting perennials during dormancy also means that you don't have to worry about the heat damaging the roots, don't have to worry about wilting or losing leaves or flower buds.
So this is actually the best way to spend taxpayers money, by planting trees in the winter.
2007-12-07 23:58:08 · answer #1 · answered by c and a h 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The ground is a very good insulator against the cold. Any tree which has been harvested and is sitting above the ground has the best chance of survival in the ground. Tree roots can not tolerate temperatures much below freezing. The best place for a tree is in the ground. Yes, I have heard of planting trees in December when it's necessary to break through the top 2" of frozen soil. By the way - those trees did survive the winter.
2007-12-08 07:27:39 · answer #2 · answered by A Well Lit Garden 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Late Fall and Early winter is the best time to plant trees. But don't worry if it doesn't live they will dip into your pocket again and again.
2007-12-08 08:03:45 · answer #3 · answered by Sunny 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope! As long as the ground is not frozen you could plant in a blizzard!
2007-12-08 10:52:27 · answer #4 · answered by KB 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be. Don't know your zone, but as long as the ground isn't frozen, it might be OK. You'll know for sure if it comes back in Spring.
2007-12-08 07:20:48 · answer #5 · answered by TatersPop 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
no winter is the best time to transplant trees, there dormant then,
2007-12-08 07:36:04 · answer #6 · answered by William B 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋