Fall might seem like the time to wind down your gardening, but smart growers know it’s actually the perfect time to start something new—especially if that “something” is a fruit tree. Planting bare-root trees in fall gives them a head start before spring even arrives. With cooler temperatures and moist soil, roots can establish quietly beneath the surface while you sip cocoa and plan your next harvest. When spring bursts onto the scene, those trees wake up ready to grow like they’ve been training all winter. So, grab your gloves, because we’re about to dig into nine fruit trees that thrive when planted bare root in fall.
