When To Plant Evergreen Trees or Shurbs

Fall is the best time to plant Leyland Cypress and other evergreen trees and shrubs
Protect your new plants from heat and drought

Plant trees and shrubs in the fall to take advantage of good root-growing weather. Newly planted trees like cool weather. As long as the ground is not actually frozen, trees and shrubs are setting on new roots.

Here in South Carolina, (Zone 7) we experience a lot of open weather in the fall and winter. The ground seldom freezes for more than a few days and then, only down a few inches. This is ideal for new plantings to settle in and put out good root systems.

Leyland Cypress especially enjoy the benefits of fall or winter planting. The long months of cool weather gives them time to become established before hot weather hits. Add a good layer of mulch around your plants and give them even better survival chances next summer.