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Posted by ryan_tree 7a VA (brendathompson1963@yahoo.com) on Sat, Oct 3, 09 at 23:35
| Hey all, while this may not be "gardening" to some, I thought I would share that I planted 2 Redwood trees so far here in Northern VA.
The first is a Giant Sequoia:
This next one is a Dawn Redwood:
I was wondering if anyone else here in the wonderful state of Virginia has planted any of these trees. I would like to know how well they are doing.
I will advise on how these guys do over the course of the next 100 years. I also have some Coast Redwoods I have not yet put into the ground.
So, if you have planted, or have seen any Redwoods in Va, please do share.
Ryan |
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RE: Redwoods in Virginia
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| I think it great that you're trying these trees in Virginia.Here at the Lewis Ginter Garden in Richmond there are both Redwoods and Dawn Redwoods. There are also a number of both genera in the Norfolk area. They seem to require protection from cold winter winds and a soil that is water retentive, but does not remain really wet for more than a day or so. From my own experiece I know that several decorative California pines survive in Virginia. |
RE: Redwoods in Virginia
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| I got your e-mail, but when I tried to respond it said your account was no longer existing. So anyway, I hope these make it. I'm sure they will. What I would like to try are some Coast Redwoods. They can make it down to 0 degrees F. Those will be next. Ryan |
RE: Redwoods in Virginia
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| I am also in Northern va and I have seen them at a nursery now for 3 years. They are thriving and the caliper on them is now like 4 in across |
RE: Redwoods in Virginia
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| I have never seen any at a nursery. It would be a nice find. Do you know which of the 3 types they are? |
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