Contrary to popular belief, November, and in fact the entire winter season, is a great time to plant most all hardy, ornamental shrubs and trees in the South.

Contrary to popular belief, the cool season is the best time to plant ornamental shrubs and trees. Planting during the cool season – when plants are in their dormancy – will require much less attention to watering. Too, it allows plants to acclimate to their new home and also benefit from the early root flush when soil temperatures begin to warm in Spring. Encore Azaleas, camellias, dogwood trees and rhododendrons appreciate being planted during the cool season and will require less attention to watering the next summer. There is absoulutely no danger at all from planting most shrubs and trees in November. Professional landscapers successfully plant through the entire winter!

This post is provided courtesy of Wilson Bros Nursery.