Updated: August 5,

This fund is used by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to plant replacement trees.

Full sun to partial shade.

Tree with roots clear background being enacted inacres of forested land have been cleared by highway construction and acres have been replanted for a net gain of acres (figures through ).

Dig hole no deeper than height of new tree’s root ball. Top of root ball should be level or slightly above soil surface. Better 1” too high – than 1” too low! Remove container, cut large and circling roots. Gently pull and loosen outside roots from the root ball.

Place tree in prepared hole, being sure the tree is straight up and centered in the hole. Help us plantnew trees in Maryland. Step 1: Get a coupon towards a new tree. Get a coupon worth 25 off the purchase of one new tree from a participating nursery with a retail value ofStep 2: Find a participating nursery in your area.

Only MPT Nurseries will accept and honor 25 tree coupons. When to Plant Your Tree. It's actually more important to know when NOT to plant your tree. In Montgomery County, you should NOT plant trees in the summer from May through September.

Instead, plant trees in the fall, winter, or early spring. The tree is short-lived, has a rapid growth rate, and can be used as a filler plant or to attract birds. The main ornamental feature is the white flowers borne in drooping clusters in mid spring. The purplish black berries are sweet and juicy but are soon eaten by birds.

Planting calendars for places in Maryland. Find the best dates for planting and transplanting vegetables and fruit! Our free planting guide calculates the best dates for sowing seeds indoors and outdoors, and for transplanting seedlings to the garden- all customized to your location. Based on frost dates and planting.