Hey all,
I had my first attempt at overwintering a chinese elm "outdoors" (just not in a heated house) in an unheated garage. This spring, it seemed to wake up somewhat and has buds on many branches but still no leaves as of yet. I fear that it may be dead. Does anyone else have any rough idea when elms should leaf in zone 5? Is it worth doing a scratch test to see? I don't want to stress the tree more than needed if it is still alive so figured I'd ask the community first.
Thanks!
I had my first attempt at overwintering a chinese elm "outdoors" (just not in a heated house) in an unheated garage. This spring, it seemed to wake up somewhat and has buds on many branches but still no leaves as of yet. I fear that it may be dead. Does anyone else have any rough idea when elms should leaf in zone 5? Is it worth doing a scratch test to see? I don't want to stress the tree more than needed if it is still alive so figured I'd ask the community first.
Thanks!