Thanks so much for the question! Apple and Cherry trees could be planted at multiple times in the year. Fall is a great time to plant trees and oftentimes there are deals to be had at local nurseries trying to sell off stock before the winter season. Some people like to plant bareroot trees. Bareroot trees usually arrive at local nurseries sometime in March and should go in the ground as soon as the ground is workable. If you decide to go with trees already growing in a container, spring and fall are the best time to plant. I have included a link to a publication on planting trees.
http://extension.usu.edu/forestry/Reading/Assets/PDFDocs/NR_FF/NRFF017.pdf
I might also include that most people spray apple trees for the coddling moth and cherry trees for the western cherry fruitfly maggot. Because both of these spray programs are considerable, I have included some links to factsheets on both pests and management programs.
http://extension.usu.edu/files/publications/publication/apple-pears-control03.pdf
http://extension.usu.edu/files/publications/factsheet/codling-moths06.pdf
http://extension.usu.edu/files/publications/factsheet/western-cherry-fruit-flies06.pdf
I hope this helps. Thanks again for the question and interest and please feel free to contact us for further assistance or clarification. Thanks again-
Katie Wagner
USU Salt Lake Horticultural Assistant
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