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    Sequoia growing zone?

    I was going to try one again but it arrived dried up = bummer
    Post by: jimhardy, Apr 16, 2019 in forum: Gymnosperms (incl. Conifers)
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    Sequoia growing zone?

    The cold ground temps are what did mine in, I forgot to push the mulch up to the trunk before I went out of town for the winter and this killed...
    Post by: jimhardy, Jun 6, 2016 in forum: Gymnosperms (incl. Conifers)
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    Sequoia growing zone?

    Yea...i think that would work... It is pretty close here as far as their survival... I think your theory sounds reasonable for sure... I was...
    Post by: jimhardy, May 28, 2014 in forum: Gymnosperms (incl. Conifers)
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    Sequoia growing zone?

    I totally agree...I had one knocked out in 2009 and one this year... Mine was over 10' and would have probably grown 6' this year... just too...
    Post by: jimhardy, May 28, 2014 in forum: Gymnosperms (incl. Conifers)
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    Sequoia growing zone?

    Did anyone notice the original post was about SEQUOIA? ALL THIS OTHER CHIBBER LOLOL
    Post by: jimhardy, May 27, 2014 in forum: Gymnosperms (incl. Conifers)
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    What is the Most Cold Hardiest Tropical Plant?

    I would have to agree with Basjoo- Bananas conjure a tropical feel more than any other plant(-:
    Post by: jimhardy, Sep 20, 2010 in forum: Outdoor Tropicals
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    Sequoia growing zone?

    Yes, the Coast Redwood would have-0% chance here. These just barely make it through the winter here.
    Post by: jimhardy, Sep 19, 2010 in forum: Gymnosperms (incl. Conifers)
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    Sequoia growing zone?

    Well,here's a picture of my little guy in zone 5 Iowa. Hopefully he will take less of a beating as he get's bigger! [IMG]
    Post by: jimhardy, Sep 18, 2010 in forum: Gymnosperms (incl. Conifers)
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    Trachycarpus princeps -green (Nova)

    Hey Garry Always enjoy your post's/pictures.
    Post by: jimhardy, Sep 11, 2010 in forum: Outdoor Tropicals
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    Bubble Wrap insulation

    I would suggest wrapping your plants in burlap first,this will keep the plants from boiling in sunlight and help wick moisture away from the...
    Post by: jimhardy, Mar 31, 2009 in forum: Outdoor Tropicals
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    huge leaf beasts?? help

    Yep,although I think east or all day broken sun and some wind protection would yield the biggest leaves but full sun and lots of water never hurts!
    Post by: jimhardy, Mar 31, 2009 in forum: Outdoor Tropicals
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    huge leaf beasts?? help

    Heres a pic of what mine looked like last Oct 4th , these were only a foot tall in mid July-the ones in back are about 8'...
    Post by: jimhardy, Mar 30, 2009 in forum: Outdoor Tropicals
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    huge leaf beasts?? help

    Get the green leaved var,it's leaves can get 2-3' across,the other varieties(being a fellow fan of big leaved plants)are not worth growing,however...
    Post by: jimhardy, Mar 30, 2009 in forum: Outdoor Tropicals
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    huge leaf beasts?? help

    I know this is only a year late as far as replies go but maybe for this year,how about Castor bean plants(ricin) they get some nice beafy leaves!...
    Post by: jimhardy, Mar 30, 2009 in forum: Outdoor Tropicals
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    windmill palms in 5b?

    I agree with the pine straw not being as good of an insulater,I think needles would create a slightly less dramatic veiw around the hotel. I am...
    Post by: jimhardy, Mar 7, 2009 in forum: Outdoor Tropicals