Growers and Breeders of Unusual Cold Hardy Plants
Anthocephalus cadamba
Size of plant tested: 12" tall seedlings the 99-00 winter, 4ft tall plant the 00-01 winter. All started from seed in March 1999.
Soil texture: sandy loam and covered with 2" pine bark mulch.
When planted: the plants were in 4" pots the 99-00 winter, the other plant was planted in the ground in April 2000.
Winter protection: None.
Microclimate: the 4" pots were against a south facing wall, the other 4ft plant was planted on the west side of a building approximately 2ft from the wall.
Temperature: refer to 1999-2001 winters on this chart
Findings: the tree seemed to receive damage when temperatures dropped below 30F. Totally dead after a 25F night.
