Select a date that is after the last frost in which you are planting the trees at. If you are uncertain when the last frost was, refer to a farmer Almanac for predictions on the areas last frost (Google is your friend here as well). It is recommended that you plan delivery of your trees within the week before you are going to plant to them. This ensures that the trees spend the least amount of time out of human care.Please be sure to reference your personal and family social calendar before selecting your shipment date as it is critical to receive and open the trees as soon as the trees are delivered.Once the package is delivered to the selected address, it will be the customer’s responsibility to receive the trees and to properly take care of the trees.