RE: Planting Persimmons and Scrub Oaks?
You normally plant bare root trees when they're dormant (no leaves) for the reasons given above. If the trees are potted you can plant them anytime but you've got to keep them watered. I was planting trees through July and August but I keep them wet and luckily it's been a cool wet summer.
Dopn't be afraid if you see the persimmons drop their leaves and look dead. They seem to play possum only to come back back to life the next year.
Dan O.