Mark,

I'm not sure that the A. palmatum - Bloodgood - will survive being outdoors. Other's in YOUR area certainly know better, but I protect mine -here- from excessively long cold spells, a phrase which here means, more that a few days in the mid to upper 20's
. I'd freak out if I had to leave them in the snow.

What say you frigid folk?
Regards,
Shelly Hurd Central CA - Sunset Zone 8-USDA Zone 9

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From: Mark Hill
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Sent: Monday, November 24, 2003 8:05 AM
Subject: [IBC] Why Mulch ??


Thanks for the encouragement Nina.
Most of my trees are maples (Bloodgood), Hinoki Cyprus, junipers (Chinensis)
or pines (Mugho).
I assume these critters will withstand the cold here in central PA.
I'll reluctantly bury/mulch them this weekend.
:-(

SNIP

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