First day of summer - nearly out of time to plant a tree

Time is running out for planting trees in Iowa. The hot summers can make it difficult for roots to get established, especially after the past three seasons here in SE Iowa. We've had success in fall planting and are already in the planning stages.

From our new additions to the apple grove, planted on 6/17:

The two gala:

And a red delicious:

These were purchased from Stark Brothers on their "End of Season" sale and delivered within a week of ordering.