How long can the trees remain in their containers post delivery?

Upon receipt, it is advisable to plant your trees as soon as possible, as once they have left the intensive care of our nursery, they are vulnerable to damage and drying out.

During the Spring and Summer, when the trees are in full leaf or flushing, if you need to store trees prior to planting we recommend that you store them for up to a week only and take care to continue to water vigilantly.  They are best stored horizontally so they do not fall over and become damaged.

During the winter months the period over which you can store the trees after delivery and prior to planting is extended, as the trees are dormant.  Ultimately there is no real "rule" for how quickly they should be planted, so long as they are stored carefully.

If you would like further advice regarding storage prior to planting, please contact the Barcham Trees Sales Team.