Bare-root and root-balled shrubs are best to be planted from autumn to spring, in their dormant period. Container-grown shrubs can be planted at any time of the year but for best results is good to plant them also in their dormant period. Autumn planting allows the root system to establish well while the soil is still warm. Planting can continue over the winter period but only when the weather is mild and the soil is not frozen else the roots will not grow and there is a risk that they may freeze and get killed.

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