Urgent Weather Message from ArborGen
1/3/25

The week of January 6, 2025, will pose lower than average temperatures for much of the US South.

Temperatures are expected to plummet into the middle and lower 20's (Fahrenheit) Monday January 6th – Sunday January 12th. Those planting seedlings are urged to exercise extreme caution in protecting bareroot and containerized seedlings and consider avoiding planting if temperatures are projected to drop below 25 degrees the evening after planting.

Some additional considerations:

• Do not transport seedlings in “open-air” trailers during below freezing temperatures.
• Do not leave seedlings onsite overnight, especially when temperatures are below freezing.
• Do not expose seedlings to excessive wind, especially when temperatures are below freezing.
• Do not plant while the ground is still frozen.
• If planting cannot be delayed for the entire day, delaying hand-planting until temperatures are above freezing during the morning hours is best.