Elm not pushing shoots yet

[Duhend]

I have three Chinese Elms that have NOT pushed leaves yet. They have buds and they are red and do not look dead and dry. I accidentally scratched one the other day when it fell and it still had a layer of green under the bark.

This is the first year they wintered outside completely in Kansas. It never got horribly cold either.

So I'm not sure if I have 3 dead trees on hand or what. The nights are still cool, in the 40s and 50s but I'm at a loss. Since this is my first winter with them outdoors completely I'm curious on thoughts.

Once it stops rainning I will try to get a picture. Thanks in advance!

 

[sorce]

You sound ok.

I got a couple post repot still trying to push.

Duhend? Is that Dutch for Dude?
(Please take that lightly)

This too!


Sorce

 

[Duhend]

Haha no it's a mashup of my first name Dustin, and my last name. It was from my KU email and it just stuck as a user name.

 

[coh]

I've heard of trees that have sat out an entire growing season, only to sprout the next spring (though I don't think that is very common). If the buds look OK and there is green under the bark, there is hope. I've got a couple of trees in that condition as well. Some people around here who have been growing bonsai for many decades do as well. Something about this winter...

 

[M. Frary]

Have one doing the exact same thing.Just have to be careful with the water. The roots will rot on these fast.

 

[sorce]

Couple popped since.

How bout you?

Sorce