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Old 26-04-2008, 01:25 AM posted to rec.gardens
David E. Ross David E. Ross is offline
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Default Jacaranda

On 4/24/2008 11:46 PM, Suzie-Q wrote:
I'd like to plant a jacaranda tree. Can I just buy seeds and
plant one, or should I buy a sapling?

I'm in central Texas.


Do you get freezing weather in the winter? Jacarandas are seriously
damaged by temperatures below 25F and are not really suited for areas
that get temperatures below 28F.

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