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Toby,
One thought for you regarding at least the Trident. When I moved up to Vermont in Feb 2004 I left my trees in zone 5b until the end of March and then brought them up north. I had two Tridents, one was a young tree no more than 3/4 inch at the base and the other was my pride and joy. Well the young tree is still alive (starting to bud out yesterday) and my pride and joy did not make it. The main difference in care was that the big tree was repotted in April 04 and then was allowed to be outside with the thaw and freeze cycles...I later found out that Tridents do not loke to have their roots thawed and rethawed etc.

You should try and find a cool place for your tree, not to cold but not warm yet either. If nothing else bring it to the meeting Saturday the 26th (aside-Toby and I are in the same club) and it can be looked at!

Jay

25-Mar-2005	#5
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	Toby, One thought for you regarding at least the Trident. When I moved up to Vermont in Feb 2004 I left my trees in zone 5b until the end of March and then brought them up north. I had two Tridents, one was a young tree no more than 3/4 inch at the base and the other was my pride and joy. Well the young tree is still alive (starting to bud out yesterday) and my pride and joy did not make it. The main difference in care was that the big tree was repotted in April 04 and then was allowed to be outside with the thaw and freeze cycles...I later found out that Tridents do not loke to have their roots thawed and rethawed etc. You should try and find a cool place for your tree, not to cold but not warm yet either. If nothing else bring it to the meeting Saturday the 26th (aside-Toby and I are in the same club) and it can be looked at! 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