I planted 3 potted pears last week... I haven't had any issues in the past. Just mulch and keep them well watered.

If the trees aren't what you want, I wouldn't buy them. Get what you want the first time. You could regret it and then you got to cut down trees, dig more holes, etc etc.

I seldom see container grown trees for sale at bargain prices, that turn out to be bargains. I would pass on this bargain and plant what you really want, at the right time of year. Al

I tend to agree with both of you. If they were practically free I'd take them because I've got plenty of room for them but if I'm going to end up spending what I'd spend next spring for the bareroot trees that I do want, then it's a losing proposition.

I do know that a friend of mine got around a dozen trees from this guy for free last year when the farm market owner got sick of looking at them and I would take them for that price. ;)