The livability of the plant material we grow and sell is of great concern to us.  Our experience over the years tells us much about how best results can be obtained.  It is our goal to do as much as we can to keep your losses at a minimum.  Many factors, some beyond anyone’s control, come into play between the time a plant is dug and the time it becomes apparent whether it will thrive or not.  We do everything within our control to make sure you receive healthy, vigorous plants and we assume you will use good common horticultural sense regarding holding lot operations and/or installation and maintenance practices.  If you have questions or concerns about any of these things we are always available to help.

Questions concerning the safety of fall digging certain tree species are frequently asked.  Several species commonly used have some risk of loss if transplanted during this time of year.  Results will vary widely depending on environmental factors including soil moisture, temperature extremes and temperature fluctuations over the course of the fall and winter seasons.  Proper planting techniques and maintenance practices are critical to ensure survival of fall planted stock.  Fall dug species with some risk include:

 MODERATE RISK

River Birch
Hornbeam
Redbud
Hawthorn
Black Walnut
Golden Rain Tree
Tulip Tree
Sweet Gum
London Plane Tree/Sycamore
Zelkova

HIGH RISK

Flowering Dogwood
Black Gum
All Oak varieties (except Pin Oak)

We realize that many times you cannot avoid fall planting some of these species because of the demands of the work that you do.  However, because of the known risks involved we cannot be held responsible for the survival of these species when fall dug.