bubba Posted January 24 Report Share Posted January 24 Going back to some out of the ordinary specimens located in this older gentleman’s garden. Literature. I read stated that leaves drop in the event temperatures drop below 50°F and it is zone rated 11-12: 1 Quote What you look for is what is looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba Posted January 24 Author Report Share Posted January 24 More to come: 2 Quote What you look for is what is looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keys6505 Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 I believe the Lowe's around here (TX) sell these in the little 4" pots as houseplants for like $6. I was going to pop one in the ground here to see what happens, but defoliation at 50 doesn't sound fun at all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenon Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 17 minutes ago, Keys6505 said: I believe the Lowe's around here (TX) sell these in the little 4" pots as houseplants for like $6. I was going to pop one in the ground here to see what happens, but defoliation at 50 doesn't sound fun at all. I haven't had any luck with Polyscias fruticosa...seems to die roots and all even after a normal winter 2 Quote Jonathan Katy, TX (Zone 9a) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric in Orlando Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 They are a bit hardier than that. I have 2 in my yard, 4-6ft tall. I had around 30-31 a few weeks ago and had maybe 10-20% leaf drop. Also have some planted out at Leu Gardens. It was a few degrees warmer there and they had hardy any leaf drop. 1 Quote Eric Orlando, FL zone 9b/10a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba Posted January 25 Author Report Share Posted January 25 Eric I believe you are correct. We had a low of 43°F a couple of weekends ago. This gentleman‘s garden is one giant canopy, so I am certain that helps with the temperature. That stated, I have noticed a number of these specimens growing happily in peoples gardens with far less canopy. Obviously, this variety can take lower temperatures than advertised. Quote What you look for is what is looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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