When’s the best time to plant a tree in Florida?
Generally, the winter months in Florida are a great time to plant a tree, though really any time of year works too! Trees should be chosen carefully to avoid having specimens that will one day be too large for their chosen location. Often trees are planted too close to homes or under obstacles like powerlines. Florida Fancy trees have a single leader, full canopy, no evidence of trunk damage or disease, and an appropriately sized rootball. These trees could be considered ‘speci- mens. Florida #1 is the minimum grade required by most local codes. The tree could have some minor defects or require corrective pruning.