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I am in a colder zone that you but here is my experiance. Nearly everyone will scream to keep them outside. Last winter was my first winter with chinese elms. I had a $30 one and a seedling. I was assured that they would make it outdoors so I kept the large one outside in my shed, protected and the small one inside with my tropicals (flourescant lighting and humidity trays). The large expensive one left out is dead, the small one kept inside is doing great. This year I left all out till the first snow, they had all dropped their leaves except the Hokkaido (and it's leaves were brown). Brought them in and they have gone crazy. Have had a second spring this year!!! Have had to trim twice already.

I am new to bonsai (finished my third growing season, entering my third winter so take it or leave it. Just my experiance.

Newt

31-Dec-2004	#7
Newt bonsaiTALK Master Craftsman Join Date: Sep-2004 Location: Augusta Country: USA USDA Zone: 5 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 565	I am in a colder zone that you but here is my experiance. Nearly everyone will scream to keep them outside. Last winter was my first winter with chinese elms. I had a $30 one and a seedling. I was assured that they would make it outdoors so I kept the large one outside in my shed, protected and the small one inside with my tropicals (flourescant lighting and humidity trays). The large expensive one left out is dead, the small one kept inside is doing great. This year I left all out till the first snow, they had all dropped their leaves except the Hokkaido (and it's leaves were brown). Brought them in and they have gone crazy. Have had a second spring this year!!! Have had to trim twice already. I am new to bonsai (finished my third growing season, entering my third winter so take it or leave it. Just my experiance. Newt