Plant bare-root trees in early spring as long as the soil can be handled as the trees stay dormant.
In spring or early summer, plant container-grown or balled and burlap covered trees, before hot, dry weather.
Prepare a region in the full sun that is shielded from the prevailing wind or breeze.
Working well-rotted compost or manure in the dirt, applying a cup of all-purpose fertilizer to the ground.
Dig a hole half as deep again, and twice as long as the roots of the oak.
Put in a tree stake (or fan support wires) before planting. Drive the stake to the ground at least 2 feet deep on the side of the hole.
Place the tree in the hole so that the ground marking on the stem is on the surface of the surrounding soil. Remove both twines and burlap from balladed trees. Extend the roots all the way.
Refill the hole with half natural soil and half aged compost or professional organic planting mix; firm in the ground, so that no air gaps between the roots are present. Water in the soil and build a small reservoir of soil around the tree to retain water during watering.
Protect the tree with tree ties to the stake.
After planting, water growing cherry trees deeply and fertilize it with a liquid starter fertilizer with high phosphorus.