Home Depot trees

 

Hi there,

For the first time in my life I am buying trees, specifically fruit
and probably citrus.

Is Home Depot any good for this? There are a number of terrific
nurseries around here but it is a matter of time not money, if there
is even a difference. I am not sure. I was kind of caught by surprise
here.


What do you all say?

Take care,
Julie in SFBA

 

I don't know about the SFBA, but the Home Depot's around the Dallas, Tx area
only sell fruit trees in the spring.  Their trees are fine, but you may find
a limited selection of varieties.  I've bought peach , pears and figs from
HD and they have always been fine.  But now you have me curious.....it's a
matter of time and not  money?
What's the rush? (if you care to  elaborate)

 


I thought that fall was the best time to plant trees? The fruit trees
are hitting Orchard Supply now, too.

Karen

 

Karen wrote:

Nursery stock is typically planted spring and fall, the
coolest/wettest times of the year.  But there  no reason one can't
plant all summer if they are willing to water regularly.  I find the
best bargains on trees during summer and late fall when nurseries are
looking to empty their stock.

 

wrote:


Planting before the best months of rain is a good idea to give the
roots a good start.  Sure you can hand water and plant anytime, but
rain seems to do the better job.  The worst time is to plant shortly
before a draught.  This is a good time (now thru early winter) to
fertilize/mulch deciduous trees.