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Good Day! You mention you are interested in obtaining more trees, ones that can live outside in your area (USDA Zone6) and then come in for the winter. May I suggest you look for trees that will live outside all year long. I live in Zone 5/6 and all my trees, less the tropicals, are in one of three places. The very hardy are in the ground with a wind block. The hardy are in a coldframe and the mostly hardy are in my unheated garage.

If you can, locate a Bonsai Club that you can go to. Learn from the members which trees can be outside in your area. You may find that native stock will be best. It is adapted to your climate and will be available at garden centers, or in the wild!

Just my .02 cents
Jay

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A Bonsai student living with his trees at N 44.37 W 77.49...
Think before you act... then think again... no good comes from rushing

7-Feb-2003	#2
Jay YOU CAN NOT RUSH TIME Join Date: Sep-2001 Location: Jeffersonville Vt Country: USA USDA Zone: 4 AHS Heat Zone: 3 Posts: 2,154	Good Day! You mention you are interested in obtaining more trees, ones that can live outside in your area (USDA Zone6) and then come in for the winter. May I suggest you look for trees that will live outside all year long. I live in Zone 5/6 and all my trees, less the tropicals, are in one of three places. The very hardy are in the ground with a wind block. The hardy are in a coldframe and the mostly hardy are in my unheated garage. If you can, locate a Bonsai Club that you can go to. Learn from the members which trees can be outside in your area. You may find that native stock will be best. It is adapted to your climate and will be available at garden centers, or in the wild! Just my .02 cents Jay __________________ A Bonsai student living with his trees at N 44.37 W 77.49... Think before you act... then think again... no good comes from rushing