Fall Planting of Privacy Trees: Arborvitae and Cypress

Fall is an excellent time for planting trees. The combination of cooler temperatures and increased moisture levels creates optimal conditions for root establishment and healthy growth.

Benefits of Fall Tree Planting:

Cooler Weather: Fall temperatures are cooler, which reduces stress on newly planted trees and helps prevent heat-related issues.
Moisture Availability: Fall typically brings more consistent rainfall, which helps keep the soil consistently moist and supports root development.
Reduced Transpiration: Trees experience less water loss through transpiration in the fall due to lower temperatures and reduced evaporation rates. This allows trees to focus on root growth.
Root Growth: Planting in the fall allows trees to establish their root systems before winter dormancy. This gives them a head start for growth in the following spring.
Less Stress: Trees planted in the fall have several months to adapt to their new environment before facing the stress of hot summer temperatures.

In short, the Fall conditions are ideal for those who do not wish to spend much time and effort toiling in the garden.

Also, the trees settle into their new environment in the Fall and the WInter and will be ready to put on their optimal growth next year. Fall planting i a good return on investment.