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The first thing about planting trees is planting them correctly, like avoiding J-rooting seedlings.

Will you be planting a tree with an established root ball? (i.e.: a sapling) If so, you will need something (a container or planter etc) deep enough to hold the root ball, as well as provide adeqaute drainage. When planting a root ball directly in the ground you are generally looking for 4-6inches of crushed gravel topped with 4 or so inches of loose soil, followed by about 18 inches for the root ball itself. Pack in mineral and nutrient rich soil around the root ball and water thouroughly on a daily basis until established. This could be mimicked inn a container, but the container would have to be rather large. Saplings bought potted are established & grown from seedlings in the pots they are bought in.

The amounts of soil & type will vary depending on what type of tree you are planting. Some trees prefer sandy, loamy soil, others prefer well drained black earth, also, check the acidity or alkalinity the species prefers for optimal growth. Do a little google-fu to get specific answers.

If You are planting a seedling, you will have to plant it in an appropriate sized pot or container & leave it there until it has established a root ball (which could take upwards of 3months).

Go to your local garden centre or visit any nurseries in the area, talk to the people in charge of the greenhouses, ask questions and you will find a treasure trove of information.