[header] How to plant a bare root tree [title] Carefully unpack the bare root tree from the container or material it came in. [step] Be careful not to damage any of the roots during the unpacking process. If you do damage a few, nip them off with a pair of sterilized pruners. 
[title] Set the tree into a bucket filled with water. [step] Allow the tree to soak for 4-6 hours prior to planting.