Mark Hill wrote:

Thanks (as usual) Nina and Craig .... the process seems much clearer now.
I was planning on over-wintering my trees in an unheated greenhouse, but I'm
sure that trees left on the benches will freeze and thaw with the small
amount of sunlight they receive every day.
As much as I hate to, I guess I'd better bury my trees outside in a shaded
area between the house and fence where they'll get almost no sunlight and
mounds of snow.


Think of it as a time to rest from working on your hardy trees. Having them out of
sight for a few months will give you a new perspective in the spring. They'll be
there waiting for you.


I sure hope this works ..... the thought of loosing my new creations scares
me death!!

Mark
(reluctant newbie!!)

The only way you'd lose them would be by going against the laws of nature.
Over-wintering them this way corresponds with they way the trees would live in
their native environment. You won't lose them. The main thing is mulch, bury them
in snow, and provide protection from the wind.

Craig Cowing
NY
Zone 5b/6a Sunset 37




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