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Subtropical Conifers
I am still researching my question about junipers. Paradoxically, J. squamata
is originally from central Asia and is said to dislike heat. J. chinensis is from a large part of China as well as Japan. The type is said to be hardier than squamata (Zone 4 vs. Zone 5). However, I have never seen any kind of J. chinensis growing outdoors here. I don't know if I mentioned it here, but unlike most subtropical and Mediterranean conifers, Cupressus sempervirens, the Italian cypress, does not require any rest or dormant period at all, although it is said to be hardy to -20 C (below 0 F). I leave it outdoors in the fall with my other hardy bonsai, but in October it goes right in the house. It can spend the winter in the sunporch if necessary, in the unheated guest room, or under lights. It doesn't seem to care in the least, except of course under lights it continues to grow. Go figure. Iris, Central NY, Zone 5a, Sunset Zone 40 "If we see light at the end of the tunnel, It's the light of the oncoming train." Robert Lowell (1917-1977) |
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Subtropical Conifers
, I have never seen any kind of J.
chinensis growing outdoors here. I don't recall where you garden, but 'Shimpaku' has been growing outside here in NW Connecticut for well over 15 years. |
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