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Protection in NJ for Mazari and Needle Zone 7a


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With last winters Polar Vortex (low of 4F) here in Central NJ (zone 7a), I lost two Windmills that had 5 to 6ft of growth. During the summer I ripped them out and replaced with a Mazari seedling (not looking good already) and a Needle. What are some suggestions to ensure I don't loose these if we have another crazy cold winter which is already predicted? The Needle is a 3 gal in a shady area. The Mazari is a seedling up against my foundation on a slight southern exposure in sandy soil. I plan to mulch and cover both but with what and how? Thanks!

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Some believe that crushed concrete is good for N. richiana (Mazari).

As for cold protection....very easy to do at this size. Just pile some pine straw on them when it looks like it will get down to the low 20's or lower. Cover the pile of straw with a tarp to keep things dry.

Sorry to hear you lost two large Windmills.

David Simms zone 9a on Highway 30a

200 steps from the Gulf in NW Florida

30 ft. elevation and sandy soil

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Thanks David for the info! I think I won't have a problem with the Needle but the Mazari is looking worse day by day....the tips of the older strap leaves are turning brown and dying....I will try the crushed concrete...also heard crushed Lime Rock is good too. Probably should have planted it earlier in the summer but wanted to wait till early July to see if the Windmill would come back.

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For protection .. just an idea.. I would put a white '5' gallon paint bucket over each with a rock on top and remove it during warm spells.

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For protection .. just an idea.. I would put a white '5' gallon paint bucket over each with a rock on top and remove it during warm spells.

I kept a couple baby washingtonias (less than 10" tall) alive last winter using this method. I believe the kicker here is they keep the moisture out of the crown.

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Mazari does not handle moisture well in winter-

you probably did the right thing planting it later as

they really dont transplant well unless the soil is warm...

The leaves do not handle moisture during cold well and will

discolor along with the spear pulling if cold and wet.

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Also take note of when you'll be receiving ice and/or snow. Make sure the weight of the ice and snow doesn't crush your seedlings. In that case, a bucket over the top of them will help.

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