Balled and Burlapped trees can be planted in the Spring, Summer, or Fall. Balled and burlapped trees and shrubs are dug with a firm ball of soil around the roots, and held securely in place with burlap, twine, and sometimes a wire basket. If planted properly they are as dependable as a container grown tree. An earlier planting time in September is better than a later date in October. The mid-September time would give the tree six weeks or more before winter to establish themselves. In a typical Houghton winter, the frost does not penetrate the snow covered ground very deep giving the trees additional time to establish.

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