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| My midwest mail order plants from WI and NY (to say the least) starting breaking bud (before they got here). The leafing has completely stalled since last week.
They are in my garage until the threat of frost in gone (it will return no doubt). Its insulated so it stable in there and there are multiple windows. This is a first for me with the 1st/2nd week of March with temps 30-35 degrees above normal. I really don't know if I should keep them stalled or let them do their thing outside (bring them in when frost stops in to say hi). |
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| So...........what are they? Trees? Shrubs? |
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| All of the above. Several species of Acer, Viburnum and Parrotia. Tomorrow I'm going to find out if this includes Quercus and Cornus. I can't be the only one in this boat.. |
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| whaas, I've run into this a couple of times, and in fact I expect it to happen. I've done the in/out thing, and it worked out fine. Also be mindful that some are much less sensitive than others to cold, so I would also try to fact that in as well. Less sensitive=more exposure IMHO. Arktrees |
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- Posted by ricksample 6 (My Page) on Wed, Mar 14, 12 at 8:21
| I think this warm weather is here to stay, we are also 25 degrees above normal... in the upper 60's, with a couple of 70's. The reason I say that is because it's been warm all winter, mostly in the upper 40's for the high here. Normally our winters are around 15-20 for the high. So far none of my conifers have broken bud, none that are planted or in the garage. However, 1 of my maples that I planted last fall looks like it's about to leaf out. Most of my hostas, daylillies, etc have started growing. If we don't get any rain, by this Saturday and Sunday I hope to get everything I have in the ground.... conifers, trees, flowering plants, etc. The last thing I want is for my conifers to break bud in my garage. =) |
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| Hey whaas, same thing has happened to me with with an 'Orange Dream' and a hybrid rose bush. I ended up moving the maple in the garage twice but I have left it out the last two times we went into the mid 20's. Didn't phase it a bit and it has continued to push new growth. However, I believe (more like HOPE AND PRAY) our last freeze has come and gone so I think mine will be fine. Hope your fair well brother! John |
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