Scott,
very nice!
I think I'll plant a Magnolia where that bead Butia was. Shouldn't need protection down here.
I took a chance and planted three burford hollies in Autumn. They're not getting any protection.
The neighbors oleander? Let us know. An annual bedding plant, I assume.
--Erik

Scott,
very nice!
I think I'll plant a Magnolia where that bead Butia was. Shouldn't need protection down here.
I took a chance and planted three burford hollies in Autumn. They're not getting any protection.
The neighbors oleander? Let us know. An annual bedding plant, I assume.
--Erik

I doubt you will need to protect one. They grow like crazy here and we are in the same zone, more or less. Your area is probably dryer but I have seen massive ones growing in Texas.

I had one at my last house, in Tulsa proper, and it grew great. This spot is much more exposed, but I still think it will work. When it gets bigger, it will give winter wind protection to the Chameadorea as well as offer them some June-July sun protection in late afternoon.

Yeah.. I don't think they know what they planted, but it will be interesting to see what happens to it. I'm surprised it looks as good as it does with the cold temps we had...

Scotty, your magnolias look super, the one at the front looks like it's September!
Great micro so near the stone, what a beauty.
From a distance it looks like a rubber tree.

Yuccas look fabulous for -14, not a sign of winter including the elata.
Bamboo too.

Good job...looking forward to seeing how your oleander does vs neighbour's.
if yours makes it with 6 ml plastic, I'll try one in 2011.

Barb

I don't see how it could possibly make it! Mines actually only protected by a planter turned over, a garbage bag and leaves.. Thanks for the comments!

Looks good Scott. I wonder when you'll need to take off the plastic so it doesn't? Have you given that any thought yet?

That's funny that your neighbor has a oleander unprotected, watch it make it 😆 Mine are still uncovered now, looking a bit bet up after 3 1/2 days below freezing and 4f for a low 😯 I'll cover them sooner or later 😆

Bill

I probably don't even need to protect them, so this will probably be the last year. Hopefully we don't get too cold and die on me! You've been so busy that I'm sure the Oleanders weren't the first thing on your mind. I bet you really made them more hardy last year by doing what you did last year.

I've seen countless Oleanders left out over the winter here. I've never seen any of them survive the winter, though some did re sprout after the 2006 winter where Torontos low was ~ -14C.

The mag's are looking good, they should soon be well established!

Thanks Paul.. Yeah I can't see it living.. But it would be crazy if it did!!

Scott,

What kind of magnolia is that in the front bed? I want to get one in spring.

Hey Tim.. The one in the front is a DD Blanchard... It's the first winter for it. The Brackens came though last winter just fine! I'll keep you updated on this one. if it lives for me you should be good to since we're pretty much the same climate..