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Planting trees in winter can be advantageous because the soil is often moist, and trees are dormant, which reduces transplant shock.

^{Published on 2025-01-23 10:05:57 - Hubert Carizone}
 

Evergreens - These are particularly good for winter planting:
• Spruce (e.g., Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce) - They provide year-round greenery and can handle cold weather well.
• Pine (e.g., White Pine, Scotch Pine) - Pines are hardy and can establish roots during the cooler months.
• Fir (e.g., Douglas Fir, Balsam Fir) - Firs are also excellent for winter planting due to their hardiness.

Deciduous Trees - While they lose their leaves, they can still be planted in winter:
• Maple Trees (e.g., Sugar Maple, Red Maple) - They are quite resilient and can benefit from the cooler planting conditions.
• Oak Trees (e.g., White Oak, Red Oak) - Oaks are tough and can establish well if planted in late fall or early winter.
• Birch Trees (e.g., River Birch, Paper Birch) - These trees can be planted in winter, but ensure they are mulched to protect the roots from freezing.

Fruit Trees - Many fruit trees can be planted in winter:
• Apple Trees - They are often planted in late winter to early spring, but can go in the ground in winter if the ground isn't frozen.
• Pear Trees - Similar to apples, they can be planted when dormant.
• Cherry Trees - Planting in winter allows the roots to establish before the growing season.

Ornamental Trees - For aesthetic appeal:
• Dogwood - These can be planted in winter, providing beautiful blooms in spring.
• Crabapple - They are hardy and can be planted when dormant.