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Re: Pterostyrax

>I was looking at some plants at a local store the other day and saw a
>Pterostyrax for sale.
>Does anyone have any practical, real-life experience that they can share?
>I'm in zone 5b USDA (Urbana -- central Illinois).  I could give the plant
>full sun to full shade, with the latter in a protected location (and there's
>a lot more shade in my yard than sun, too!)  I don't think cold hardiness
>will be a problem, but I really wonder about cultural requirements.  Can
>anyone allay my fears?  If so, I'll go out and buy one today!
>
>Thanks,
>
>Chris

Chris-

I've been growing a Pterostyrax hispida here in Milwaukee (5a) for the past
several years with no problem (other than my having moved it because it was
being inundated by a wild grape).  I grow it in average clay soil with a
3/4 sun exposure.  It does have some protection from north and west winds,
but has survived -20F.  I was told when I first purchased it, that I might
experience problems with the growth properly hardening off in fall.  I
can't say that I've noticed that it is any problem for me.  If I were you,
I'd go for it!



Don Martinson
dmartin@post.its.mcw.edu

"Existing order thrives upon ignorance and lies.
Objective truth and individual reason are feared above all."

Jimmy Johnson - "Arlo & Janis"


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