Topic: planting apple trees

[darren2007]

hi all i just bought 2 apple trees today and was looking for some advice when planting them any help would be grateful thanks

[detailista]

As far as I know now is the time - whilst dormant so they can bed in.

Good luck!  What trees did you get?

[Tee Gee]

Here is an extract from my website that might help;

Week 42; Plant trees from now until March, in well-drained, deep soil that does not dry out in summer.

n.b. Plant container-grown trees at any time.

Where necessary, improve the soil by adding bulky organic matter, such as compost or well rotted farm yard manure.

Choose a sunny position, but avoid exposed situations where possible, otherwise erect windbreaks to provide protection.

Avoid sites subject to spring frosts, such as those at the bottoms of slopes or where buildings or walls interrupt the flow of cold air to lower ground.

Keep root breakages to a minimum when planting, ideally the root ball and its soil should be planted intact.

Do not plant when the soil is frozen or saturated.

If planting cannot be carried out when the trees arrive, store them in a frost-free area and protect the roots from drying out until the conditions are suitable.


and here is the rest of the article;

http://www.thegardenersalmanac.co.uk/Data/Apples/Apples.htm