Which season is the right time to plant trees?

Which season is the right time to plant trees?

How to find the right time of year

Basically, spring and fall are the best times of the year to plant a tree. The only requirement is that the soil is frost-free.

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Root system

Trees with three different root types are commercially available, all of which have an influence on the planting time.

  • Bare-rooted trees: have no soil at the roots
  • Trees with a root ball: have been dug up, earth clings to the roots and the root ball is often wrapped with linen or wire mesh
  • Trees in a container: Plants grew in pots right from the start

You can basically plant container goods all year round, as these trees take root and continue to grow. Trees with a root ball, on the other hand, should ideally be planted in early autumn (between the end of August and the end of September) so that they grow in good time before winter. Bare-rooted goods, on the other hand, get into the ground between October and April.

Tree type

In addition to the root, the type of tree also decides when it is best to plant it. Deciduous trees are always planted when the leaves fall in autumn so that they can invest their energies in the formation of new roots. In the spring, however, such a tree needs too much energy to drive out new leaves. In contrast, evergreen trees can be planted all year round, depending on the type of root.

Tips

In addition to the right season, you should also observe the recommended planting distances. This also relates to the legally regulated distances to the property line.

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