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Winter protection for Clethras?

chandolin
17 years ago

Should I give winter protection to my two Clethra "Ruby Spice" shrubs? We are in Zone 4, and they are not right next to a building that would give them some protection from the wind. We normally have lots of snow, but occasionally have none for short periods. The temperature rarely drops below 10 or 15 below.

I've wrapped them in burlap the last two winters, but was told that I should put up wooden snow protectors instead. That might be practical for the 3 foot high plant, but would be difficult for the 4 foot high one.

I'd appreciate any thoughts on this.

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