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Thanks, Tim! The tallest MP trees are about 9' (not counting the pot height).

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Tim, I will definitely make an effort to protect the Yuzu well for the winter!

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I've definitely got my fingers crossed for fruit next season! I'll be cutting down most of the figs like last winter, but will be leaving one intact to see if the wood can survive this winter.

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Tim, that's good to hear. You're right, the loquats are about the same size.

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Great shots as usual, Jim!

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Too many!

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Nice photos! Are you going to be planting the N. ritchiana "Kashmir" outdoors?

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Adam, thanks for the suggestion. Normally that is something that I would do in a situation like this. Unfortunately, each tree weighs around 300 lbs, and the taller trees are around 10' including the pot height. I'm not able to move them until someone purchases them, so I will have to pile dozens of...

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Tim, the Aucubas are in another thread :lol: Here is a shot of the Eucs: http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u192/Cameron_Dommer/IMG00963-20121105-1634.jpg That is very odd about the Aloes (A. ecklonis) being damaged from such warm temps. I guess the zone 7a hardiness rating was given for adult plant...

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HC fig at the end of the season:

Same HC fig after -6 C. The figs and every other outdoor plant withstood -3 C with no problems:

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The variegation on my Aucubas is starting to return after the sunny summer that NS had:

Creeping trunk on the new T. fortunei:

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Some of my bamboo plants had become infested with bamboo mites! :x I figured out that the mites all came from one plant, a newer Sasa veitchii. I cut the S. veitchii and both Pseudosasa japonicas down to the ground. So far it looks as if the other species haven't been affected, but I'll be buying a ...

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Great photos, Henoh!

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I'm looking forward to seeing how the loquat and pomegranate do with just wind protection. Do your Goji plants lose all of their leaves in the winter?

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Tim, in a couple of years you should really consider trying those A. ecklonis outdoors with excellent moisture protection. I have heard that they are hardy close to a zone 7a. Protea can be really tough to start from seed. Hopefully I'll be getting some more seeds soon, and will send you a few. Kiwi...

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Tim, those look fantastic! Are the larger ones A. ecklonis? Did the Protea survive?

I have 4 or 5 loquats planted in the ground, and will keep you updated on how they do over the winter.

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Nice work, Adam! Do you protect anything with just mulch and something covering the plant? i.e. no heat?

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Wow, that is pretty impressive growth! I have heard about the 100' tree (I think Bill also posted pics before) in RI. There was a fairly tall tree around an hour away from me, and in a colder zone. Apparently it was doing pretty well, but it blew down in a freak windstorm a couple of years ago.

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Barb, the cactus bed was sidelined for a bit, so all of the rain just drains straight through the rock pile

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Thanks, everyone.

Adam, I am not putting the MP trees in a greenhouse, as I don't have one

I am going to be buying A LOT of hay and heavily mulching them (completely covering the pots) over the winter.

Canadianplant, they're Musa basjoo!

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You guys can take all of the rain!

Although I'm sure Mike has had enough of it after Hurricane Sandy.

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I hope the damage to everyone's properties was minimal. I was glad that my area didn't receive the brunt of the storm; usually they seem to follow the Gulf Stream right beside NS! All of my potted plants were knocked over, but overall, the damage could have been far worse.

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Barb, I have been dealing with a similar type of mushroom on my front lawn. Although they may mean that the soil is fertile, they look a little unsightly when right beside the path to my front door!

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Great shots, Ben!

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Nice pics, Kent. I also go with the no heat method

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Very impressive growth as usual, wxman!

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Those are some great comparison shots, Barb! They really show how T. fortunei prefer being planted in the ground vs. pots

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Great shots, Igor! I like the Kalopanax.

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Nice finds, Andy! As Barb mentioned, you're very lucky to have the relaxed EU regulations (other than Ash fungal diseases, etc)!

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Great work, Barb!

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Andy, I think you have a real chance with P. theophrastii in your area (if kept dry, as I'm sure you know

). You should also look into some of the high-altitude Phoenix species!

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So far this fall the low has reached about -2.5 C. There was some frost on windshields a couple of times, but my figs and other plants haven't fried yet. However, it's supposed to reach around -4 C tomorrow night, so things may change! I have all of my small tropicals (Plumerias, etc) still outside ...

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Great work, Damir! I still need to germinate my T. takils from Alex

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Great shots, Jim! I am likely going to keep one of the Sequoiadendrons that I have and plant it in my front yard.

Tim, how did you find the growth of the Sequoiadendron in your area?

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Rhodos are also an extremely common planting here in Halifax. In much of the city, it seems as if every second house has one in their front yard!

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Welcome to the forum! You've got a great Yucca collection.

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Barb, how is this Brahea doing?

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Great post, Barb. I've also got a red Cordyline which I'll be overwintering indoors.

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I have been accepting a few deliveries over the past couple of days :lol: http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u192/Cameron_Dommer/IMG00935-20121008-1451.jpg http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u192/Cameron_Dommer/IMG00936-20121008-1451.jpg http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u192/Cameron_Dommer/IMG0093...

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Great work, James!

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