Plant Fruit (Peach) Trees in Fall? Prudent?

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Snug_As_Bug_Rug Sterling, VA(Zone 7a) Oct 08, 2008

Hi, would most appreciate your advice. My son-in-law, (a MA resident and new to planting fruit trees) wants to plant Peach trees now (it's Oct.), however, I didn't think they would survive the nasty MA winters. Any suggestions - Wait until spring?

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pajaritomt Los Alamos, NM(Zone 5a) Oct 09, 2008

Fall is a good planting time in New Mexico where our winters are pretty tough. During the cold weather the roots can put their energy into growing rather than feeding leaves. On the other hand the mountainous part of New Mexico is different than Massachucetts so I can't say what is right for your son.

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LTilton Glen Ellyn, IL(Zone 5b) Oct 09, 2008

When I order new trees, they always say fall is the best time to plant in Zone 6 and warmer, but they try to discourage me from fall planting here in Zone 5b.

Still, I have done it successfully on occasion.

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pajaritomt Los Alamos, NM(Zone 5a) Oct 09, 2008

I am in zone 5a and always plant in the fall if I can.

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Snug_As_Bug_Rug Sterling, VA(Zone 7a) Oct 09, 2008

Thank You for your responses. :o)

I believe he's in zone 5, but I'll give it a try.

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