Overwintering for next year

KZitzewitz

I only have net access for a few hours, so I will probably have to search for this when I have a chance next, and I know alot of people have been asking, but at this time I have very few plants I cant keep in the house, my zelkova died, the spruce has been outside and last plant i bought was for 3 bucks that seems to make a great tree i just do not know what it is (bought it at lowes cause was dying, person said it was from florida as to all they knew... anyway onto the subject.
those big pots I have, well i have no room for them in the house so I came up with this idea, and I was curious as to all your expertise thoughts on if it would work. *so as we all know I have these large cedar pots, 2 and a half foot at top to 2 feet on bottom 8 inches tall or something of that nature, ficus, scheflara, orange jasmine, zelkova-elm say maybe some other indoor plants that I want to get a bigger girth, now these plants cannot stay outside in oregon winters or can they. I also have some tubs, about 2 feet deep and 3 to 4 feet accros, now what if I filled some of that up with some park chips, put the planter with plant in it and covered it up with more park chips to keep heat and moisture on the roots, then made a frame and placed it ontop of that container with a plastic bag, do any of you think that this idea may work so that I can keep these plants outdoor?, if so, what kind of plastic, clear or the cloudy white one, should it be sealed like a greenhouse and given air on a weekly bassis (daily some kind of basis), or open to free flowing air, what kind of bark should be recomended, water habits, etc etc.

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Do you know what zone you're in? Near the coast of Oregon is zone 7 and 8, it gets much colder when you go east. In the coastal areas the zelvova and spruce will do fine outside with the pots mulched and some wind protection. If you use the tubs with mulch in them be sure that they have drain holes so they won't get water logged when it rains.

The other plants you mentioned are tropical and shouldn't have any frost or freeze. If you don't have room for them in the house you might try a basement or garage that stays at least somewhat warm.

Tony

clrosner

Tony is absolutely right. Your tropicals are not going to make it out doors. Why not see if there is a nursery in your area that could house your trees through the winter (at a nominal fee)?

Carl L. Rosner

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