Why Spring Is A Great Time To Plant Trees

Any budding gardener will know that there is a tonne of great benefits to planting trees in their garden. From adding year-round beauty to your property to helping to clean the air and provide the perfect environment for local wildlife, trees are a fantastic addition to any garden. But, when is the best time to plant them?

When you plant your trees can have a big impact on their future health and ability to effectively establish a root system.
With this in mind, why it is so important to plant your trees in spring? 

Is Spring a Good Time to Plant Trees?

Spring is the perfect season to begin your planting for the year as it is just the right season to promote optimal growth in your new trees and give them the best start in your garden.

Planting your trees in spring will give an early start on the growing season so that throughout summer and autumn, they will be settling in. By the time winter begins, your tree should be well established and able to withstand the cooler weather.
Spring also boasts the best weather for planting. The temperature is warm enough that the trees can thrive while the soil is still cool enough that root growth will be optimal.

What Are the Best Trees to Plant in Spring?

There are many fantastic tree varieties that you can think about planting in spring. Evergreens such as magnolias, a variety of citrus trees, cottonwood or evergreen ash are fantastic options to consider planting in the early spring.


If you are transplanting trees from container to the ground or changing containers, spring is the right time as it will allow the tree to recover from any transplant shock it may undergo in relatively mild temperatures.

What Are the Advantages of Planting Trees in Spring? 

Spring is the perfect time for planting because it allows your trees the most time to recover from the planting and establish a strong root system before stressors such as extreme heat or cold or lack of water impact it. This can help them live a long and healthy life.

Spring and summer are the main growth seasons for plants and there is plenty of rain, so they will have plenty of time to develop good roots while they are also working on growing new leaves and flower buds.

The ground is likely to be much easier to work as well, especially as it warms up. Not only will this make planting a much more pleasant task for you, but it will also increase the chance of your tree taking hold successfully.

If you are planning on expanding your garden, you’re also much more likely to have a good variety of trees available during the spring months. This increases your chance of having the garden of your dreams and getting all the plants that you have been planning on purchasing.

Planting trees in spring is a great way to give your trees the best chance of success. It’s the season of growth and boasts the right temperatures to give your trees and plants everything they need to establish a solid network of roots.

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