it is wrong to turn plants around
Reichjke de kuypeurs (Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:32:02 PST)

Gawd, I hope I'm responding correctly. I know the response police
are out in full force.
The 9' Taxus I purchased were pre-dug, balled and burlapped for
almost 6 months. The balls were carefully moved without cracking
or breaking. They were watered regularly, but not too, as Taxus
baccata hate being overly wet.
They were not freshly balled and burlaped, as that would've signaled
the possibility of shock.
Hope this helps.