27 degrees this week- bring in all my trees?

[Atom#28]

So fall has quickly become winterish here in the Inland Northwest, at least for a week. I’m worried the trees haven’t had enough time to gain winter hardiness, but we’re getting 27 degrees overnight. I think I’m gonna err on the cautious side and being em indoors.

Anyone else seeing freezing temperatures already?

 

[Nanuk]

I wish.

 

[Dav4]

If they're cold hardy, they need to be exposed to frosts and freezes in the fall and early winter to handle the deep cold of winter. If you're concerned, place them against your foundation for a little protection, but don't bring them in.


... and we've had as many 90 degree days in September as we did in July... 90 plus all this next week... ugh.

 

[Gsquared]

I’m on the other side of the state and we had the 40s last night. No worries here, but it is awfully early for 27 overnight. My worry is that the trees won’t have had a chance to pull all the sugars and carbs out of the leaves and get their anti-freeze up and running this early. I think it might be a good idea to pull them in the garage for the nights until this cold snap ends in a few days. Put them back out so they can get ready for winter. Then get your regular winter storage ready just in case the cold comes in quickly.

 

[sorce]

That won't hurt em a bit.

It'll give em the kick in the ass they need to prepare for real winter.

The chances of any important parts actually reaching that temp are slim.

Sorce

 

[sorce]

Sheltering them from preparation is what kills.

Sorce

 

[wireme]

So fall has quickly become winterish here in the Inland Northwest, at least for a week. I’m worried the trees haven’t had enough time to gain winter hardiness, but we’re getting 27 degrees overnight. I think I’m gonna err on the cautious side and being em indoors.

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I’m in the same system as you, just a few degrees cooler. It’s perfect to initiate the cold hardiness for winter.

If we have a year that goes on and on without these temps then suddenly drops to much colder that’s when we have to worry. My trees are all on the benches. I am considering dropping them onto the ground for Monday night (forecast -7c). Probably not necessary. Depends on species too.

 

[PABonsai]

So fall has quickly become winterish here in the Inland Northwest, at least for a week. I’m worried the trees haven’t had enough time to gain winter hardiness, but we’re getting 27 degrees overnight. I think I’m gonna err on the cautious side and being em indoors.

Anyone else seeing freezing temperatures already?

Do you know where you are in relation to the weather station? Often, even for cities, the weather station is outside of town. So if you're in town you'll usually be a touch warmer than them. Plus I find TWC to be pretty unreliable for temps around here. Maybe watch the local weather to verify.