The planting times to plant certain trees and shrubs vary by geography and dormancy if you're dealing with bare root plants. Planting times vary from region to region in the United States, so it is always wise to check climate maps before you begin planning. The true success of your plants always depends upon how well they are planted, and these types of plants are no exception.
No matter what your geographic location, however, it is also usually a very good idea to have as much advance preparation as possible done before you even purchase or have your plants delivered. Have all of your planting materials available. It is never fun to be ready to plant and find that you are missing a key piece, such as fertilizer or gloves. Make sure you have extra soil, water, shovels and the like before you begin planting.
It may be advisable to leave your new plants in their temporary homes for a while before transplanting it into your yard or flowerbed. This means that you may want to leave it in the container, or flower pot, that it came in, for a few days. Why? If you have chosen the wrong time of year or even if you are having inclement weather, you do not want your new tree's or shrub's chance of survival diminished.
Note that trees and shrubs will come to you from the nursery in one of several ways: as bare-root, balled and burlapped, or container-grown plants. The proper way to plant of each of these will vary. If you are buying a bare-root plant, these must be planted immediately or they will die. If you cannot plant immediately, wrap the roots in wet paper or peat moss. Container grown plants can vary in size, but can get quite heavy, but burlapped or balled plants are typically the heaviest and will require assistance when moving and planting.
Also note that you need to transplant your new plants from their pots or containers into their new homes as quickly as possible. Do not dilly dally! You want the roots into a new home quickly, as this allows them the best chance of survival. If you are planting a large tree or shrub, it is best to have an extra set of hands around, as these can be quite heavy and unwieldy.
Planting times for most of these types of plants are in the fall. However these plants, they can also be planted in the spring before new growth appears. Either of these times is acceptable but make sure to note that it does depend upon your area's climate. Why? Because your plantings will then have time to adjust to a new place before harsh weather conditions of winter or summer arrive. You will want to avoid very warm weather, so if your area has a very warm fall or a very warm spring, plant earlier or later as per your climate.
If you having to plant a balled and burlapped tree or shrub, however, it can be planted at any time of the year. Make sure, though, to give them a lot of water if it is during a hot, dry period. Also note that balled and burlapped trees and shrubs are usually heavy, so for these items, make sure to have someone else available to help you plant and arrange them.
Note that as long as the ground is not frozen, you can usually put a burlapped or balled plant into the ground, as long as it has been properly grown and maintained. Speak to the grower you are purchasing from about this.
If you still have some unanswered questions about the best planting times, you can always ask an expert from your local gardening center as they workers will usually be able to answer your questions. Typically they will be upon the local climate, as well, and give you the updates on rainy seasons and rainfall expectations in your area.
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