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Re: Winter protection for evergreens

> A friend had suggested that I use Wilt-Pruf on my Nigra Hollies over the
> winter because my site tends to be rather windy and I have had problems
> with wind burn in the past few years.  Does anyone have an opinion about
> this product?  Could I use it on other evergreen perennials like Vinca
> Minor?

Hi Greg,

   Wilt-Pruf could help prevent wind burn on your hollies.  It and other
   anti-dessicants put a waxy coating on the leaves that prevent loss
   of moisture.  It's typically used when transplanting or to protect
   broadleaf evergreen leaves in cold weather.

   Unfortunately, it is expensive and may not solve your problem 
   entirely.  I don't know how large the hollies are, but it may be
   possible to protect them with pine boughs or a burlap screen mounted
   on a wooden framework instead or in addition to the spray.

   Because of the high cost of Wilt-Pruf, I've never used it on anything
   like Vinca.  In this case, I would _definitely_ recommend laying
   pine boughs over the top.

Chris
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