My friend bought a bare root apple tree : Grows on You

West Midlands, United Kingdom

My friend bought a bare root apple tree. I told her she should have waited untill spring. Should she plant it in a pot and plant out in the spring as we are expecting some frosty weather? Can she store in in a sheltered position outside? Thanks

27 Nov, 2009

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Spritzhenry

She can plant a bare rooted tree straight into the ground as long as the ground itself isn't frozen. The frost won't hurt it once it's in.

27 Nov, 2009

Cliffo

you could mulch the soil around the tree with somthing like straw or hay, the soil should be wet now but if it is dry water it , and SH is 100% right.

27 Nov, 2009

Heather

This is the best time for planting a bare root tree, so get it in right now before the frost stops her from planting.

27 Nov, 2009

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