In a message dated 1/16/2004 2:13:14 PM Eastern Standard Time, writes:

Has anyone on the list used this species? Only Tomlinson seems
to have a brief mention of it; nothing in Bonsai Today that I can
find, under Pieris OR Andromoda. BCI's species guide is,
perhaps, as brief as any on their list and taken mostly from
Tomlinson. Dirr says hardy to zone 5; BCI says nothing
below 35
degrees.

Jim:

I have worked in depth with Pieris, and the results were quite acceptable.

Wintering: My recommendation is that you DO NOT allow it to freeze. sustained freezes (weeks) in temperatures below 30-degrees Fahrenheit will stress and possibly kill the tree.

I would move it into a cold environment where the temperatures remain above freezing.

Cordially,

M

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