Detailed information about this can be found in the "Advice" page. As a rule bare rooted trees need to be planted as quickly as possible upon receipt, within a couple of days, or at least heeled in to the ground to cover the roots and kept well watered. Container grown trees, as long as kept watered in their container daily, can stay in their pots for a number of months, although we advise planting as soon as possible so they can establish themselves quicker.