Those cute little "trees" you find just about anywhere around Xmas time. I have four of them. If I plant them outside, will they do well?
I'm in central Texas, zone 7.
Norfolk Pines
Feb 18, 2008
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In So. Cal they get really big.
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"Zone 7" is so varied between Texas and the Northwest, but here on the edge of the Olympic Penninsula (Zone 7 up in Sequim, Zone 8 here in Kitsap) that tree would die in the first good coldsnap. If your area doesn't freeze in winter, then those trees will grow likes sunzabitches, become enormous, and if planted anywhere near the house eventually the stormy night will come that they blow over and crush you in your bed.
-paghat the ratgirl
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If you do plant them here are some suggestions for you.
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(See A Touch of Chemistry)
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Farming and Related Problems
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in the Rhizosphere
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John A. Keslick, Jr. Consulting Forester & Tree Expert
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Beware of so-called tree experts who do not understand tree biology. Storms, fires, floods, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions keep reminding us that we are not the boss.
No. Too cold, they are from subtropical to warm temperate maritime climates. And they are only little when very young and/or bonsai. In reasonable conditions, given time, they grow 100ft high.
David
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