On Sun, 09 May 2010 14:01:30 -0400, cj wrote:

is it okay to keep them in the containers they come in for long periods
of time?. i bought one (6') last week and have yet to decide where to
plant it...i know to keep it watered.
thanks, cj

They should keep for many weeks or longer, best in cool conditions.
Sure, they will become established faster the sooner you plant them.
Soak them good immediately after planting, soak them again the
following day, then as needed (maybe weekly). For now, don't
fertilize them.