A third remarked, “Anything from Lowe’s has a 30 day isolated outside period.” According to the Lowe’s website, the store accepts “trees, shrubs, and perennials” within a year of purchase.

Fruit trees can grow well in a variety of soil types as long as the soil is well-drained. If you are growing standard-size fruit trees, you should have soil that is 4 to 9 feet deep.