Why You Should Plant Trees in Autumn

Did you know that autumn is the ideal season for planting trees, shrubs and other plants? But whenever you plant it is important to select trees that are locally grown in order to ensure hardiness of plants because the field-grown tree is acclimated to local weather conditions including rainfall, snow, cold and hot extremes. Our landscaping company is the area tree experts with over a 100 acres of trees! So, when you’re ready to start planting trees, give Root’s Nurseries a call! We are the trusted name in landscaping for Landisville and surrounding areas and we are here to help. Below are some more reasons to plant some trees this season. 

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 could have a negative effect on plant health. Planting trees and shrubs in fall enables the root systems to grow before the hot summer returns and get a head start over shrubs in the spring. Larger plants planted now will also get a head start since a general rule of thumb is one year per inch of trunk diameter. 

 

Fall’s cool, we weather is perfect for tree planting because with an increase in rainfall and cooler temperatures, less watering is needed. As tree shoot growth halts, the trees require less water because the days are cooler and shorter and the rate of photosynthesis decreases. Stable air temperatures also promote rapid root development. Soil stays warm well after the air temperature cools, continuing to encouraging root growth. And, trees establish roots in new locations before warm weather stimulates top growth. 

 

There are so many reasons to plant your trees now! Trees will be better equipped to deal with heat and drought come summer. You can pick your trees and shrubs by the fall color they produce and the ground is still soft enough for planting. It is also easier to choose location amongst other plant growth when they’re full and leafy. 

 

Some tree species that are recommended for fall planting include the maple, honey locust, crabapple, spruce, pine, sycamore, london planetree, tulip poplar, zelkova, serviceberry, linden, elm, and more. 

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