Hello, I have a question regarding temperate trees , both fruiting and non fruiting. Do roots on temperate trees continue to grow in winter ,when the tree is dormant? I was transplanting some pine trees and one cherry the other day and the lone cherry and some of the pines had white growing tips on some of their roots ,indicating a happening growth. Is this typical with all the trees, the reason for asking is cuz I was wondering what is the best time to transplant such plants, spring or fall.
I know it has to do also with the plants type ,but if say a cherry like in my case is planted in fall and grows some roots trough winter, I suppose the tree will be in better condition to start spring growth when nature permits ,than say a plant which is planted/transplanted in spring and has all its roots damaged or disturbed to some degree.
I want to hear your thoughts on this, thanks ☺