Will frost kill this tree? I live in New York state I am wondering if this tree should be covered when cold weather hits and frost hit. Thank you
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I live in CT, planted my tree last fall and it survived the crazy winter we experienced without being covered. So based on my experience I would say no the frost will not kill it.
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this kind of tree will not make it in new York state as I am from there watertown ny the winters are to cold for it and it will freeze they are a vary pretty tree as I have 5 of them all different colors just get your self a nice lilac tree about the same thing as these are called by some people down here a fl. lilac tree
1579079
Sorry. unable to help. My red Crape Myrtle is still in it's infancy and I live in California anyway. jane c.
1579080
No, I didn't cover the tree during the winter and it still doing fine through the winter here at Long Island, NY. Very easy care plant.
1579081
Depends on where in NY. You can be between USDA Zone 3B - 7B in New York State. About the coldest a Myrtle can survive in is Zone 6...and that's only for the hardiest varieties. Short answer, of course Myrtles can survive frost and freezing temps...as long the overnight lows don't go below the -8 to -12°F range. And even down there, you should consider covering small trees with a tarp...otherwise they'll freeze and function as annuals.
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I'm probably not the best person to answer that question. Living in Ormond Beach, Florida, frost is generally not a problem for us. My suggestion is that you contact the Davidson family at DAS Farms who initially grew the tree. I believe they are located in Alabama. Their e-mail is dasfarmstn@yahoo.com. Hope you can get an answer. Joe Stock
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Sorry, but I live in an area where it gets really cold. If I were you I would contact the business your plant came from. Good Luck
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We live in Eastern NC so this may not help if you live in Syracuse NY but we accumulated about 3-4 inches of snow this winter and it worked just fine. We also have it buried about 6" into the soil. I would imagine if it works through the soil the snow shouldn't be an issue.
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I think 5a is too cold. I am in 6a and during the last three years almost the whole tree froze and the shoots started almost from the ground in the spring. I protected the tree with leaves, burlap and tar and it did not help. If you want the fig tree that much, you could try since it is not very expensive, but be prepared for the worst.
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In NY I was very successful planting indoors , then out after danger of frost. Only one lived over the winter however.BR
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Yes, we live in Northern Michigan...pretty cold! It is wonderful stuff...the deer have not eaten our trees in four years now. We spray in late fall and they will not eat the trees.
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I live in chicago and we had a horrible winter this year and the tree did just fine. : )
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Hi I live in Northern Fl. and put them over my fruit trees with burlap underneath and all of them died so my opinion don't waste your money I replaced my trees and made a 2x2 insulation board box to protect them hope that works hope that helps Jim
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Long Island is in Zone 7B which allows you to plant the Persimmon tee in the ground. We do recommend you provide cold protection if the temps fall below 15 degrees. ( Build mulch around the base of the tree and a cold cover until the tree gets well established )
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Can you shed some light as to why you believe all the leaves fell off? When I brought my citrus tree indoors for the winter (I live in Minnesota - Zone 4), all the leaves fell off. Apparently, my citrus tree threw a temper tantrum because I didn't acclimate it before bringing it in. When I placed the plant on a west-facing window, it slowly grew leaves again. I watered and fertilized weakly, weekly. If that is not it, I would recommend checking for insects (usually under leaves) etc. Hoping others can chime in and offer you suggestions. Good luck.
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I live in New York temp 80 to 60. I tried putting the plant outside it did not like it. it was about 80 and hot. I put back into the house and it is doing find now. she did not like it outside for me. it like the sun but not full time only in the house in front of my back window south end. I hope this helps sorry for not getting back sooner been very busy at work.
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I live in Mass. we had a very!!!! cold winter -20. I went out to look at my vines today and there covered with buds,waiting to starting growing! I'm not sure about the how long before the fruit bears but the plants are very hardy and growing very well!
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It will die if it is freezing and you put it outside. You will need to keep it indoors until the danger of frost is over. When I put mine outsode , I keep it in a pot.
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Our temps here in Mo are still swinging dramatically. 70s one day, 50s the next and night temps still dipping in the upper 30s and 40s -if I would order them now I'd go the pot route. If you live in the South and winter temps don't go below 50, I'd put right in the ground. I planted mine in large (very large) decoratine pots and moved into the garage over winter -our winter temps run in the minus temps and only the strongest survive. My friends who had these plants live in the deep South so I assumed they prefer and thrive with the warmer temps dspite their claim that they are Northern hardy Our temps here in Mo are still swinging dramatically. 70s one day, 50s the next and night temps still dipping in the upper 30s and 40s -if I would order them now I'd go the pot route. If you live in the South and winter temps don't go below 50, I'd put right in the ground. I planted mine in large (very large) decoratine pots and moved into the garage over winter -our winter temps run in the minus temps and only the strongest survive. My friends who had these plants live in the deep South so I assumed they prefer and thrive with the warmer temps dspite their claim that they are Northern hardy
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Go ahead and plant it. You are probably warm enough for it to survive the winter. If there is going to be a cold snap I would cover it. We live in RI and bring it in during the winter.
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So far that's what I am doing. I am in Boston so I know how the weather can be tricky. The tree is very small and won't bear fruit for awhile (couple years even) but it seems healthy and happy. (pictures can be deceiving) In the cold months keep it inside near a window with lots of light and warmth and keep it watered so it doesn't dry out. When it's warmer like now, I have mine on my enclosed front porch. Makes for almost a greenhouse when it's very warm, and I think it really loves that! I've noticed some new leaves growing already!! Good luck if you decide to go with it. I would say it's worth the try! So far that's what I am doing. I am in Boston so I know how the weather can be tricky. The tree is very small and won't bear fruit for awhile (couple years even) but it seems healthy and happy. (pictures can be deceiving) In the cold months keep it inside near a window with lots of light and warmth and keep it watered so it doesn't dry out. When it's warmer like now, I have mine on my enclosed front porch. Makes for almost a greenhouse when it's very warm, and I think it really loves that! I've noticed some new leaves growing already!! Good luck if you decide to go with it. I would say it's... » Read More So far that's what I am doing. I am in Boston so I know how the weather can be tricky. The tree is very small and won't bear fruit for awhile (couple years even) but it seems healthy and happy. (pictures can be deceiving) In the cold months keep it inside near a window with lots of light and warmth and keep it watered so it doesn't dry out. When it's warmer like now, I have mine on my enclosed front porch. Makes for almost a greenhouse when it's very warm, and I think it really loves that! I've noticed some new leaves growing already!! Good luck if you decide to go with it. I would say it's worth the try! « Show Less
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I live in southern Ohio and mind this past winter. Since this was the first winter it went through I don't know if it was the weather or the place where I planted it. The other two I had there died as well but I have two others living that I put in different places. They are also different vines.