Trees Atlanta’s annual sale page lists an updated in-person date of Saturday, October 17, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Carter Center parking lot east of the parking circle. Tree experts will be on site; the organization warns that in-person stock may differ from the online store.
For someone considering a Buckhead home or improving an existing yard, this is more useful than another generic garden-center trip: ask experts about mature size, root behavior and sun exposure before spending money.
What to do: Bring a photo of the planting area, approximate dimensions and a note on how much direct sun it receives. Ask for two suitable species rather than shopping solely by how attractive the young tree looks.
Before you go further: Inventory is not guaranteed. A good outcome can simply be a shortlist and a better understanding of what would work on the property; there is no need to buy a tree without a planting plan.