Here is a short (1 min, 30 sec) philosophical presentation by the handsome Gardener Allen Smith on Why We Should Plant Trees In The Fall. The practical reason is probably the least reason to plant them, according to Allen. (Trees are dormant in the fall, so planting them then gives them ample time to recover in time for their growth period during the spring.)
You plant trees because they can live long after you, says Allen. A great example he gives is George Washington planting trees at Mount Vernon, tulip poplars which are now 200 years old and still thriving. And if chosen and positioned and allowed to grow to their full extent trees can contribute to the health of the environment.
That’s not all. If you plant the correct trees in the correct location on the west side of your house (but not so close they interfere with the structure or the utilities) then they can block solar radiation hitting your house, leading to energy savings up to 40 percent. Before buying a tree to plant, know what its height and limb spread will be at maturity so that you make the right decision.
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