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  • From: "Ed Fackler" <rocmdw@aye.net>
  • To: <nafex@lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [NAFEX] Winter Protection
  • Date: Sun, 11 Aug 2002 18:58:47 -0400

Doreen:

The one primary aspect of over-wintering trees in pots is the rapid
dehydration or drying out. Make sure they are watered as if they were
growing. With sufficient moisture, they can take subzero temps without
problems.

ed
----- Original Message -----
From: "Doreen Howard" <doreenh@ticon.net>
To: <nafex@lists.ibiblio.org>
Sent: Sunday, August 11, 2002 5:51 PM
Subject: [NAFEX] Winter Protection


> I planted two miniature pear trees each in 10-gallon cans this spring.
They
> were bare root and have grown nicely throughout the season. I still
cannot
> put them in the ground due to job-related reasons, but I have to carry
them
> through my Zone 4b Wisconsin winter. Then, I will be able to finally
plant
> them in a permanent spot.
>
> My question is: what do you experts suggest for winter protection?
>
> I had thought about wrapping the black plastic tubs in bubble wrap with
two
> layers of burlap over that. Then I thought I'd drag the cans to the north
> side of my garden shed, which is not heated. My thinking is that the
trees
> will stay frozen there and will not thaw during warm winter spells. Any
> thoughts?
> Doreen Howard
>
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