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- protecting Hardy Tropicals over Winter? - Susan SENJ 7b/8a November 1, 2009, 17:09:49
- Re: protecting Hardy Tropicals over Winter? - Jeff A z7a NJ November 1, 2009, 20:02:21
- Re: protecting Hardy Tropicals over Winter? - Joe K November 2, 2009, 11:17:24
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Posted by Susan SENJ 7b/8a
on November 1, 2009, 17:09:49
Both plants are now 4 years old in my garden. Past winters I have constructed tents around them and filled in with 2 feet of dry leaves.
I am wondering if they are now well established enough to move on to a less cumbersome protection?
The Trachycarpus is 4 feet tall, 6 feet wide and has a 20-inch tall trunk:
The Dunstan grapefruit is 9 feet tall and 5 feet wide. Should I do a bit of pruning before wintering?
What do you recommend for winter protection this year?
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