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Spanish Moss Posted by Alex NJ zone seven on July 13, 2008, 9:17:57 Has anyone tried this? I read that it is supposedly hardy to about zero, but the cool thing about it is that if it really does get too cold, you can just pick it up right off your tree or whatever you have it growing on because it has no roots. It is also not parasitic as most people think, it is a bromeliad and it is self sufficient and never kills trees. I might just order some for my oaks.  Post a Response

Re: Spanish Moss Posted by JEDZ7SJ on July 13, 2008, 17:09:25, in reply to "Spanish Moss " Over the Years (30+) I have found Spanish Moss from North, or South Carolina is hardy out side in Southern N.J. to roughly 5+ above zero.Providing it is protected from dry north winter winds in a moist sheltered location.Forget the South Florida Spanish Moss it is more tender. Last year some fell off the fence and I forgot about it and I picked it up this spring all of it made it.  Post a Response

Re: Spanish Moss Posted by Joe K on July 13, 2008, 22:37:41, in reply to "Spanish Moss " I got some from my cousin south of Raleigh, they had some in the yard for years and it was thriving down there. Mine died in the first year, the birds did not take it away either, I think there is ample nest materials here in the grasses so they left it alone. It was in a Bald Cypress overhanging our creek and the winter was mild. I guess its worth trying but I don't think it will last long but I think its easy to get large quantities online.  Post a Response

Re: Spanish Moss Posted by Ron (DE Zone 7a) on July 13, 2008, 22:43:29, in reply to "Spanish Moss " I tried it a few times but it always tended to disappear around spring, when birds were looking for nesting material. Here one day, gone the next.  Post a Response

Re: Spanish Moss Posted by Alex NJ zone seven on July 14, 2008, 11:59:04, in reply to "Re: Spanish Moss " Where would I be able to purchase some? Especially the North Carolina or Virginia Ecotypes?  Post a Response

Re: Spanish Moss Posted by JEDZ7SJ on July 23, 2008, 18:52:31, in reply to "Re: Spanish Moss " Alex ,stop by my place some time ,I will give you some from South Carolina.  Post a Response

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