Tree Planting

The ideal time for shrubs and tree planting is during the dormant season and early spring before bud break or the fall after leaf drop. Weather conditions are excellent, allowing plants to establish roots in the new location before spring and summer stimulate new top growth. Regardless, trees can be planted throughout the growing season if correctly cared for in the nursery and provided the appropriate care during transport to prevent damage.

Any time is excellent for planting in tropical and subtropical areas where trees grow year-round, provided sufficient water is available. Proper handling is vital during planting to guarantee a healthy future for new trees and shrubs. Before planting your tree, be sure you have had all underground utilities located before digging.

Suppose the tree you are planting is balled or bare root. In that case, it is essential to understand that its root system has been lessened by 90 to 95% of its initial size during transplanting. Due to the trauma caused by the digging process, trees commonly exhibit transplant shock. Containerized trees may also experience this, particularly if their circling roots must be pruned. Transplant shock is marked by slow growth and reduced vigor after transplanting.

Proper site preparation before and during planting with good follow-up care reduces the time the plant endures transplant shock and allows the tree to establish itself in its new location quickly. However, at Taylor Tree Company, we take special care to avoid any transplant shock.