Everyone asks,  “Hey, when is the best time to plant a fruit tree? Is it too late to plant now in the fall, or should I wait until the spring?” First, let’s address the age-old answer: The best time to plant a tree was ten years ago, and the next best time is now! Here’s another cliché answer- It Depends. To us, the best time to plant your edible landscape depends if you are planting the right plants in the right locations, and if you are prepared to steward them. Only after that, is the timing relevant. The planning, planting, and management aspects can be a bit intimidating and tedious. That’s why we operate Bear Creek Organics, and dedicate our lives to helping people plant edible landscapes. Now, without further ado, we believe that fall is the best time to plant your fruit trees, but spring is a great time too! 

Here are some of the many benefits to planting your new fruit trees, berry bushes, and native plants this fall.

Cooler weather = Lower stress on your trees. 

With the weather cooling off and trees heading into dormancy, it’s an easygoing time to be a perennial plant. There’s no more stress to grow new leaves, and branches, to get taller. No more heat waves or drought. It’s the only time to relax and settle in for winter. 

Root system establishment. 

Cooler weather and extra rain help plant roots to establish. There’s no more need to put energy into anything else other than rooting in a bit and then taking a nap. 

Less watering needs.

Fall planting equates to 6 or 7 worry free months with little watering needs, less responsibility for you, and your plants have extra time to become even more drought tolerant before next summer. 

Acclimating to your land. 

Planting in fall gives your plants plenty of time to acclimate. They wake in the spring, in their new homes, ready to take advantage of spring.  

Shop Bear Creek Organics’ Edible Landscape Nursery in the Poconos so we can help you find the right plants for your yard! We have the areas largest and coolest selection of Edible Landscaping plants - fruit trees, nut trees, berry bushes, native shrubs, flowers, and more! Come check it out!

Need help planning and planting this fall? Bear Creek Organics offers Consultation, Design, Installation, and Management services. The fall offers a great opportunity to plant. It’s also a great time to start planning and designing. The best time to plant is when you are ready and we can help you get there?! 

Contact us: 

Visit bearcreekorganics.com and fill out the Contact Us section or call 570-582-0615 to schedule a consultation or nursery visit. *Nursery visits please call before arrival. Location 76 Helmer Ln, White Haven, PA, 18661