Craig;

I'm slightly south of you in Central PA where we've experienced similar
weather conditions this summer. Yesterday the temp reached 93, and we're
expecting similar conditions today.

Early in the season my tropical plants showed great growth under these
conditions, but my conifers weren't happy in the direct sunshine and extreme
heat.

Two months ago I moved all my conifers (pine, junipers and larch) under my
patio deck where they receive morning and evening sunshine, but were shaded
from the extreme mid-day sun. This seems to have made a great difference in
their growth pattern. Since moving them, all my conifers have greatly
increased their growth and now look quite happy.

Mark Hill - Harrisburg PA - Zone 6



-----Original Message-----
From: Internet Bonsai Club ] On Behalf Of
Craig Cowing
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 8:15 AM
To:
Subject: [IBC] summer losses

Well, I've lost yet another tree to an unusually hot summer. This time
it was my big balsam fir that I've had since I started doing bonsai
almost 6 years ago. This summer has been great for my tropicals,
succulents and cacti, but has been basically a waste for everything
else. My deciduous trees have had almost no discernible growth this
summer. Now we're at mid-point in September and leaves are just
starting to turn color. Overall, not the best of growing seasons.

Craig Cowing
NY
Zone 5b/6a Sunset 37

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