too early to plant shrubs/trees?

11 years ago

Last year at this time in southeast PA it was like June. I went nuts planting stuff. This year? I still see a bit of frost in the mornings.

I started some new garden spaces last fall. I would like to fill them with flowering shrubs, knockout rose, Azalea. I also want to put in some Arborvitae (the hurricane knocked down 2 trees last fall.)

Is it too early?

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Dzitmoidonc
11 years ago
This is still early for plants that are not dormant. A plant bought from a local retailer that is not shipped in from a greenhouse might be ok. Anything with leaves or new growth is still at risk.
stimpy926
11 years ago
You can plant all those now, they are frost hardy. Only plants at risk for planting now are frost tender annuals.
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bulldinkie
11 years ago
yes were after a new pine ever1 has in this area ,spring or fall is good..Most shrubs are dormant.

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