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Old 20-08-2013, 11:02 PM posted to rec.gardens
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Default Keeping cuttings over winter? ? ?

On Tuesday, August 20, 2013 11:53:05 AM UTC-7, Ray wrote:
I have rooted a cutting from a golden bark willow, and it's thriving in a

small pot out in the yard. It's still a little too small to put in the

ground.



But winter is coming, and I don’t know whether I should leave the cutting

outside in its pot, or bring it inside.



I guess the question is whether it needs a period of dormancy.


Where are you? What are the temps in your winter? Snow? Rain? Frost?

If any of these is a factor, your little guy might be happier inside. But in that case, if you heat the house, be sure he has enough moisture both in the soil and on the leaves. Is garage a possibility? How cold would it get?

Good luck!

HB