Blaming winter boredom, and a really slow day at work, I ordered a Japanese Quince from Brussel's. Free shipping and a discount coupon contributed to my weakness. Here is my dilemma. It will arrive tomorrow and I am uncertain if I should bring it in, under the lights, or put it in the garage, with the azaleas. It's pretty mild here right now (50), but we have a full month of winter left. It will probably be two months before it will be safe for everything to go outside. I'm sure this tree came from a greenhouse, so what to do?
Whoops, I did it again.
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Cadillactaste
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Keep it inside. That was told to me when I bought a wisteria that came from California. For this winter.
I now winter with rest. But when it arrived it was kepted indoors.
I now winter with rest. But when it arrived it was kepted indoors.
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Starfox
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Must be that time of year, I nearly ordered a Trident Maple yesterday.
That was the direction I was leaning towards. Like I said, I'm sure it's coming from a greenhouse. Thanks!
GrimLore
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Put it with your sheltered plants in the garage, attic or such. Just don't let it get exposed to freezing or frost this year and put it out as soon as any danger has passed. Next year outside it is!
Grimmy
Unless we get another severe cold snap, like we had this past December, the garage will stay easily above freezing. I was just worried about it coming from a greenhouse then being put back out into the cold.
GrimLore
Bonsai Nut alumnus... we miss you
They need chill time, just do it slowly, like in the garage
It won't be enough next year but for now provide an "ok" transition.Grimmy
just.wing.it
Deadwood Head
Oh no....I should not have read this....
Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
Most likely...better safe than sorry.
Smoke
Ignore-Amus
This title reminds me of a song.....
Lol, I never would have pegged you as a Brittney Spears fan.
I figured a catchy title might get me more replies than "Japanese Quince".
just.wing.it
Deadwood Head
I dunno, have you seen his thongs???Lol, I never would have pegged you as a Brittney Spears fan.
StoneCloud
Omono
Lol, I never would have pegged you as a Brittney Spears fan.
Good job guys........here come photos probably
StoneCloud
Omono
I'm dying to order trees!! I really need to build benches first, gotta stay focused!
Oh! And, Carol the trees you sent are doing well and have been transitioned outside for about two weeks now. The next week or so will be in the low 40's/ 30's at night so they'll come in over night for a week or so.
Oh! And, Carol the trees you sent are doing well and have been transitioned outside for about two weeks now. The next week or so will be in the low 40's/ 30's at night so they'll come in over night for a week or so.
Calling them "trees" may be an overstatement, but I'm glad they are doing well!
StoneCloud
Omono
LOL well even the greatest oak was once a wee little acorn! haha!
@Leo in N E Illinois , would you mind giving me your 2 cents on what to do with the quince?
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Outside in the sun, when above freezing, in garage or house for nights that drop below freezing. The "bonsai 2 step dance".
Brussel's has the vast majority of their stock in greenhouses. Cool, but covered and protected from freezing. They are less than 30 miles south of Memphis TN, just over the border into MS. I would keep the quince protected from frost, because it probably never saw a single frost all of 2017-2018 winter.
Brussel's has the vast majority of their stock in greenhouses. Cool, but covered and protected from freezing. They are less than 30 miles south of Memphis TN, just over the border into MS. I would keep the quince protected from frost, because it probably never saw a single frost all of 2017-2018 winter.
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