I have the 4X1 Pluot (F.King/Queen/Flavor Supreme\DappleDandy) on Citation...so am glad I asked about this! It's rated for zone 6. We are outside of Glouster, OH (north of Athens, OH if that helps anyone). Our winters are quite variable...we've rarely gotten below 0 degrees F, but can get some big variations in temperature, moisture, wind, etc. The tree is planted on a hilltop, with a large, heavily branched mullberry tree about 30 feet away upwind, which should act as a windbreak of sorts.
I will take your advice and wrap the trunk and mulch. I was thinking of putting hardware cloth around all of the trees to prevent rodent damage too...especially if I am mulching. Would hate to provide a cozy mouse nest with food (my trees!)
Deb Schneider
Glouster, OH Zone 5/6
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