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16-Dec-2002
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Winter Dormancy In South Texas???
Ok, I'm not sure if I'm confused or it's my trees. Here is Corpus Christi, Texas the weather is great. We have our air conditioner on and the temprature is in the mid to upper 70's. I keep all my junipers on my patio outside. Yesterday when I was watering them I noticed from about 2 weeks ago they're starting to bud...well they've been constantly budding since summer. It doesn't ever get very cold here. So it makes me wonder if my trees are dormant at all. I have several trees that I would like to repot but whats the point of waiting til Spring.
Can anyone help me out?
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16-Dec-2002
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One more thing...when we do get a cold front, the lowest it ever gets is around the 40's. But 2 days later it's back in the 70's again.
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16-Dec-2002
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Temperature isn't the only thing that trees respond to, they also respond to the amount of light they get as a "cue" to seasonal changes.
I do know that temperature plays a role, however. Here (in Southern California) we have a similar situation. Junipers never really go dormant, and they seem to be OK with that. There are a number of other species that really need a cold snap, which we never get here in order to go dormant (for example, Japanese Maples can keep their leaves all winter long in some cases). Mostly, though, they learn to adapt. At least that has been my experience. Perhaps someone who knows more about the horticultural aspects can fill this in a bit (or a lot!) Doug
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bonsaiTALK Master Craftsman
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Gilby...
As a home boy, here's what I do... Junipers will take on an off color when dormant- grayish or yellowish cast. Some years they may not even go dormant. A lot of what you can get away with will depend on -your ability to provide adequate aftercare. -provide protection from lower temps- we're just into the early stages of winter with at least another month or two to go. -Protection from cold and wind are critical. -misting -how much you remove/expose. -what work was done previously- in teh last 1-2 years. -state of health- well fertilized?, did it dry out at all, etc... New juniper roots are fragile- they should not be moved at all for several weeks (i.e., no in - out - in - out because of weather). Ideally they should have two years between major work sessions. Sometimes a year is enough. It is very stressful to style foliage and repot close together- the tree needs recovery time- I give a full season for growth in our clime- i.e., spring repot= extensive foliage work in fall. Sincerely, Jim TX |
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