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covering trees in winter

Posted by john222-gg Mississippi 8b/9 (My Page) on
Fri, Jan 17, 14 at 14:06

I might just be nervous. It seems like covering some of my trees did more damage than if I had left uncovered. I am just talking about tender trees such as pomegranate and all citrus. I still cover my figs for the first 3 or 4 years after that they seem to do alright. Any thoughts on this subject would be much appreciated.


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RE: covering trees in winter

  • Posted by fruitnut z7b-8a,4500ft SW TX (My Page) on
    Fri, Jan 17, 14 at 14:17

Covering for freeze protection doesn't help much unless you provide a heat source or there is good ground heat combined with an insulated covering. Just draping plastic over plants doesn't help.


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