To guarantee the best possible soil conditions for planting trees, or even veggies in any weather is to tarp it ahead of time. Arrange the tarp to guide water runoff. If the ground tends to freeze, put the black side of the tarp up. I’ll sometimes do this in the fall to also discourage weed growth. Never have to worry about the weather when stuff arrives, the soil is always in a ‘go’ condition. For a tree, I’d fold the tarp to about a 4X4 or larger depending on how your soil wicks.
This tip also applies for tilling beds in the spring. Tarp in January. Tarps are reusable every year. No need to delay spring planting or any garden work.
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