READ: “Bigger Is Not Better! 3 Reasons Why You Should Plant Trees When They Are Smaller” (Leaf & Limb)
Leaf and Limb provides tree care services and consulting in North Carolina, USA. In this article, they explain in detail why planting trees when they are saplings is easier, require less maintenance, and typically grow more quickly.
It might be tempting to choose a larger tree so that you can see it dramatically change your landscape, but, over time, small trees usually outgrow larger trees. If you are patient, planting small can make a much more significant impact on your landscape, the health of your tree, and the health of our local ecosystem.