pettiger15
Seed
First of, glad I found this bonsai forum, others I have been on have shut down.
I have read many articles that said japanese maples cannot grow in zones higher than 9, although on my recent trip to N.C. I couldn't resist and had to buy some japanese maple's so I bought 2 to give it a shot. I have one of the Blood good variety and another, I think is a lace leaf type. I brought them to south florida and since last week and so far they are still alive with some new growth and it is currently in the mid 80's F. I have also read some things about dormancy periods. In south florida, we get some days in the 30's and 40's for some short time then it would go back into the 60's throughout winter and occasionally it would get into the high 70's. Is this good enough for winter dormancy or do I need to take any extra steps?
BTW I do have another maple that I have been growing here for years and it does have it's dormancy period naturally.
I have read many articles that said japanese maples cannot grow in zones higher than 9, although on my recent trip to N.C. I couldn't resist and had to buy some japanese maple's so I bought 2 to give it a shot. I have one of the Blood good variety and another, I think is a lace leaf type. I brought them to south florida and since last week and so far they are still alive with some new growth and it is currently in the mid 80's F. I have also read some things about dormancy periods. In south florida, we get some days in the 30's and 40's for some short time then it would go back into the 60's throughout winter and occasionally it would get into the high 70's. Is this good enough for winter dormancy or do I need to take any extra steps?
BTW I do have another maple that I have been growing here for years and it does have it's dormancy period naturally.