Is it too late to plant a tree? Late fall has trade-offs

Have a tree still in a pot and wondering if it's too late to plant? The Morton Arboretum says new trees need about six weeks before the ground freezes to grow new roots, and planting in November or December raises the risk of poor root growth. University of Illinois Extension notes that slow-to-establish trees, including hemlock, willow, river birch, white oak, bald cypress, ginkgo, sweetgum and magnolia, are better planted in spring. As an ISA Certified Arborist serving Champaign, IL and the surrounding community, Buds Tree Care Inc can help you decide whether to plant now or wait. Visit budstreecare.com to ask a question or request a visit. Source: The Morton Arboretum, https://mortonarb.org/plant-and-protect/tree-plant-care/plant-care-resources/planting-and-transplanting-trees-and-shrubs/