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another overwintering question

13 years ago

I've been interested in all the overwintering info. I have two Canadice - one I planted froze to the ground and in despair I planted another, and then the first one came back up. They are identical in size now, about 18", and side by side.

(I thought it might overwinter because of the one in front of the Garden Deva sculpture studio in Tulsa)

I've been thinking of digging them up for winter, but really do not have room in the garage, because it is a one-car garage and we actually keep a car there, and I don't have a basement. Also the garage has a window and doesn't get very dark.

So - I'm thinking I might T-post some hog wire around the two trees after they go dormant then fill it in with straw. So they will be somewhat protected. We don't get super cold until January usually, but then we can get epic ice storms.

Worth a try?

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fignut
13 years ago
It sounds good, but add a tarp or something to keep the straw dry. The ice will actually help insulate. You will have to watch out for mold as the weather warms in the spring and it heats up under your covering during the day.
Laying down plastic on the ground around the trees (not touching them) as a vapor barrier, and using a reflective material (silver bubble wrap, silver tarp), or venting to allow moisture to escape also helps.
Good Luck.
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