Wintering Japanese Black Pine in New Orleans.

[Deleted member 49943]

I live in New orleans can I just leave my pine juniper and maple outside all winter. Or do I bring in for freezes. Also same guesting but for bald cypress starts and 15 yo maple. They range from 2-5 years old. Pictures for reference.

 

[hardtimes]

Zone 9b? You most likely don’t need to do anything. But if you want to be extra sure perhaps a local from your area will chime in

 

[Paradox]

We have some members from Alabama which should be similar?

 

[vp999]

Man...We leave our Pines, Junipers and Maples out all year round up here in the DC area so you shouldn't be worry.

 

[Gabler]

If anything, I'd worry it would be too warm for them. It sounds like it does freeze sometimes?

 

[Deleted member 49943]

It's freezes for a day or two. Never enough to kill my avocados or bananas. Theese pines did amazing in the heat dome, drought, cutting, wiring, repotting. I have them shaded during noon sun in the summer. The maple hates it. Probably going to trade that one for a pine.

 

[Gabler]

I'd suggest you leave the trees outside in the shade where they'll stay as cold as possible. You only need to worry about cold when it gets down to 20°F, and then only for weaker trees and cold-sensitive species. I leave my trees outside on the ground all winter, and I'm in Zone 7 where it's frequently below 15°F, occasionally approaching 0°F.

 

[vp999]

Who Datttt !!!!

 

[namnhi]

Outside year round unless it gets down to low teens then put them in the garage for a night or two.

 

[brentwood]

I'm 6a here in Ohio, leave mine out all year, heeled in and protected from the prevailing winds. I would wonder if you're not getting dormancy, how that will affect it over time.
Good luck!
B

 

[Deleted member 49943]

Who Datttt !!!!

I can see the dome from my office. It's also where I rescued thoose homeless bald cypress starts.

 

[vp999]

I can see the dome from my office. It's also where I rescued thoose homeless bald cypress starts.

I am from the West Bank, when to John Ehret High School. My mom still lives in Harvey and sister in Baton Rouge.

 

[Deleted member 49943]

I am from the West Bank, when to John Ehret High School. My mom still lives in Harvey and sister in Baton Rouge.

My wife is from the best bank also.

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

Full sun outside all year. Will do just fine in NoLa.

 

[Deleted member 49943]

Sounds doable. Thanks