Late fruit tree planting

[Skelly]

live in 7b

A local nursery is having a sale and I couldn't pass up a deal. I picked up 2 liberty and 2 Arkansas Black for $10 a piece. They are in 7 gallon container so pretty good size. Obviously they are already leafed out and had blooms.

Little late to be planting trees now but like I said I didn't want to pass up a deal. My question is are there any special considerations planting this late? Should I prune when I plant this weekend or wait till next year to prune?

Should I just buy some larger containers and and switch then plant when they are dormant?

Thanks for any advice.

 

[aerospacefarmer]

I would plant and not trim but keep them watered very well. Better they are in ground than. In container. If it's too hot maybe wait a bit until cooler spell but if you can keep them watered the heat will be good for them

 

[Turkey Creek]

They should be fine in the ground as was said if you make sure they stay watered. You could also use a couple T-posts and a scrap piece of plywood to give them a bit of shade in the afternoon.

 

[H20fwler]

Yep, potted trees you should be fine. Like others have said water well and don't prune.

 

[Skelly]

They should be fine in the ground as was said if you make sure they stay watered. You could also use a couple T-posts and a scrap piece of plywood to give them a bit of shade in the afternoon.

Good thought!! Thanks. Mid 90's all next week in the forecast.

 

[Neahawg]

Water a lot of possible several times a week.

 

[TreeDaddy]

Similar situation here

Scored 6 grafted persimmons at walmart 75% off

In 2 weeks in east texas "heat switch:'on'.....rain switch:'off'"

Will baby them at home till late fall

bill

 

[Skelly]

Thank you for the advice.

 

[SURGICAL GRADE]

Similar situation here

Scored 6 grafted persimmons at walmart 75% off

In 2 weeks in east texas "heat switch:'on'.....rain switch:'off'"

Will baby them at home till late fall

bill

I'm planning on doing the same with a few pear trees I just picked up. They're container trees and, being located in AL and the property 2 hours away, would prefer to grow them at home this summer in current pots/ containers or whatever then transplant this fall. Any particular advice for getting them through summer? Is there a preferred pot/ size to hold them in until fall? Bought them today

 

[TreeDaddy]

check the blue shopping bags at walmart for 50cents/bag

~5gallon size and have "root pouch" texture

bill