Planting Trees: A Guide to Planting Trees in the Summer
The springtime goes by so quickly that you might not have enough time to plant enough trees to complete your short list. It may be on your mind to plant trees in the summer.
Is it possible to plant trees in summer? In certain cases and for certain species, the answer is yes. Discover which trees are ideal to plant in the summer by reading on.
When to Plant Trees
Generally speaking, spring and fall are the two greatest seasons to plant trees. Because they are emerging from dormancy and the arrival of warm weather, deciduous shrubs and trees are thought to be best planted in the spring.
Conversely, fall is a good time to plant most deciduous trees. They can use the period between planting and winter to establish a robust, deep root system because they are getting ready to stop investing energy in growing leaves, flowers, and fruits.
Can Trees Be Planted in the Summer?
It is possible to plant trees in the summer if you are prepared to put in a little extra effort. Container plants, ball-and-burlapped trees, and recently dug-up evergreens for replanting are the best trees to plant in the summer. These trees have a better chance of establishing themselves in the new location before the winter cold sets in because their strong root systems have already developed.
Summertime weather, though, is a problem. The tree needs assistance to survive a transplant because of the heat and overall lack of rain. For the first few months after planting the tree, the gardener will need to take primary responsibility for maintaining the soil.
Providing Summer Tree Watering
Make sure to thoroughly water the planting hole prior to transplanting when planting trees during the summer. After the tree has been moved, make sure to give the root ball plenty of water.
But this is only the beginning. Remember that these recently transplanted trees won’t have long roots that reach out in search of water. This implies that the only water they will have access to is what is directly poured into the soil at the plant’s base. Every few days, you will need to check the soil to make sure it hasn’t dried out. If so, reapply water. You can assist the tree in transitioning from summer into a cooler, wetter autumn by doing this.
