Checked the trees out today.
Well, it has been a solid 3 months without looking at the trees,so I thought I would open the lid today.Everything was fine as far as root moisture was concerned.I drenched them anyway.3 months and did not have to water.
There was mold this year on the twigs.Probably from the mild Winter and too much insulation from leaves.It is harmless though and I just sprayed with copper and they look fine now.
This is the first year I did not have a freeze in the box.Everything was good and cold though between 33-40 degrees all winter.
Next year I may forgo the leaves,as I like when they take lite freezes.Or I may keep them,we’ll see.
I am testing this method to overwinter pines.They look ok.I will see how they pop into growth.