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17-Sep-2005	#1
drewhart bonsaiTALK Craftsman Join Date: Jun-2005 Location: cleveland, ohio Country: u.s. USDA Zone: 5B AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 94	light needs during winter i have this area under the stairs of the house we rent that is cold all winter. it has no light though. i think this should be alright for the decidious, but what about pines, junipers, and cedars? dont they grow alittle during the winter and need light?

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18-Sep-2005	#2
Will_Heath BANNED Join Date: Apr-2004 Location: Clinton Township, MI Country: USA USDA Zone: 6 MI AHS Heat Zone: 4 Posts: 4,227	You can find a link here that deals with that issue. Will

18-Sep-2005

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Originally Posted by drewhart

i have this area under the stairs of the house we rent that is cold all winter. it has no light though. i think this should be alright for the decidious, but what about pines, junipers, and cedars? dont they grow alittle during the winter and need light?

No need for light. I bury mine in snow all winter and they're fine. They're dormant, so no growth beyond perhaps a little root growth is going on. however, if they're not outside you'll still need to keep an eye on watering. I've never done this so someone else can help you with understanding watering needs for the winter.

Craig Cowing
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