Norfolk pine in the snow

Henry Z6(OH Zone 6b)

28 days ago

Just a pic of my Norfolk in the snow, it is above freezing so it’s not lethal

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KW PNW Z8
28 days ago
Pretty pic of it & the scene behind the pine. Didn’t you get more than that dusting of snow out your way in this last weather event?
Henry Z6(OH Zone 6b)
Original Author
28 days ago
Nope, it all melted and stopped after this pic.
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its not uncommon for these to shed the oldest lowest branches ... on some level.. its normal understand these are forest trees in their native area ... though they are commonly grown as houseplants ... its not easy to keep them perfect ... this their future potential when really happy...: https://duckduckgo.com/?t=ffcm&q=Araucaria+heterophylla&iax=images&ia=images it is a tree .. so err towards less water ... i seem to recall that the parents watered theirs once a month.. if that.. and it was in front of a furnace register for 5 months a year ... it didnt look as prime as yours.. but it wasnt much worse .. my point being.. perhaps you are doing just fine.. and there is nothing to worry about ... lets try not to harm it with too much love ... is there any reason it couldnt go outside in full shade for summer??? ken ps: what are you going to do with it.. when its 2 feet taller than the ceiling ... lol ...
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gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
28 days ago
Hope it wasn't out there long. Below 40F, they can experience cold damage.
Henry Z6(OH Zone 6b)
Original Author
28 days ago
I’ve seen them in Florida experience no damage at 25. I’m sure it’s fine
gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
28 days ago
Funny how every source you read states to keep at temps above 35F. Some even state not to allow any extended exposure below 50F.

But I guess they don't know what they are talking about......
Henry Z6(OH Zone 6b)
Original Author
28 days ago
It is still alive lol. No need to be passive aggressive about it. Again, this tree can survive some frost, just not that much. It has exhibited cold hardiness in frosts before.
gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
28 days ago
Cold damage is not always immediately obvious. And if it was that resilient to freezing temps, one would think the authorities would note that. Enough has been written about it.

Seems a shame to risk a nice little tree......for what?
rosaprimula
27 days ago
last modified: 27 days ago
Cold damage manifests itself in the weeks and months after a freeze. I wouldn't risk it. Especially not in a container - why wouldn't you make an effort to move it under cover. Last year, I lost ALL my agapanthus, salvias, scented pelargoniums and citrus after a perfectly normal UK winter (but had got lazy and complacent) so I guess I am a bit more circumspect now...although I do get it that you are keen to push the zone envelope.
Henry Z6(OH Zone 6b)
Original Author
27 days ago
There wasn’t even a freeze during this picture. We just got a dusting of snow come in.
cecily 7A
27 days ago
Concur with GG and rosa. I just don't understand the point of tormenting plants.
ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
27 days ago
tree time is counted in decades ,.. this is a truly huge tree in its native range ...

damage on evergreen conifers can take months to 'show' ...

i suspect you will see significant damage when the heat of summer hits.. especially if you do not move it to full bright shade with summer sun ...

with the cold temps.. the damaged tissue will not brown.. until the heat hits...

i hope im wrong... let me know... would be very happy for you.. if i was.. were??

ken
41 North (Zone 7a/b, NE, coastal)
27 days ago
Deer already ate my Norfolk, my A. araucana in the ground is fine, along with the A. bidwillii. OP said nothing about freezing temps, only snow. We have had snow here in the upper 40's. This species will be fine untiess temps remain below 40 for an extended time.

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