3 ms·The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second best time is now.by beachy 4y agoThe best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second best time is now.amelius 4y ago10 years ago is still better than now.beachy 4y agoYeah, I've always had issues with that saying. Pedantically, any time in the past is better than now. Unless it was a drought at that time I guess.