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Revised zones for yearround container plantings, any sugestions?

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Date: Sat, 28 Mar 1998 22:03:06 -0500
From: Plant Addict <gardenofeden@mci2000.com>
Subject: Topiary

Hi:

I'd love to know if anyone on this list trains shrubs into
topiary forms?  I am not allowed to plant my own shrubs in
ground here but can put them in containers.  I am thinking
of Inkberry (Michigan Holly) and boxwood.  What else would
be good for this that would also be hardy to at least zone5
or below?

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Diana Pederson, Zone 5, Michigan
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Hi Diana,
 If you're going to keep them outdoors and in containers year round, I'm
assuming they would just freeze solid for the winter and thaw out in the
spring?

 Any suggestions on how this lowers your average zone to something usable?

 Possible example; "if your planting in a pot in an area with freezing
weather, choose a plant that is hardy to at least 2 USDA zones colder than
where you live"

Thanks for any info you can provide.

Matt Trahan  <matttrahan@ecsu.campus.mci.net>
USDA zone 8, Sunset zone 31, AHS heat zone 7, northeastern N.C.

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