COLD HARDY PLANTS Growers and Breeders of Unusual Cold Hardy Plants

COLD HARDY PLANTS Growers and Breeders of Unusual Cold Hardy Plants

*Eucalyptus gregsoniana*
Quantity of plants tested: 30 Size of plant tested: 1st year seedlings which were 5" to 15" tall by November 2000. Soil texture: sandy loam and covered with 2" pine bark mulch. When planted: the seedling were planted in the ground in July 2000. Winter protection: None. Microclimate: Not planted in a warm microclimate, but not planted in a cold microclimate either. Temperature: refer to 1999-2000 and 2000-2001 winter on this chart Findings: all the plants died to ground level.
	February 24, 2000 - This photo shows the plant with the dead leaves and stems to ground level.
	May 6, 2000 - This photo shows the new shoots emerging from the roots, the plant died to ground level.
	December 2, 2000 - This photo shows one of the first plants damaged by the cold. We had nights down to 12F, 12F, and 14F so far. Many of the plants have not shown any damage so far.
	December 29, 2000 - This photo shows one of the better performers and one of the worst performers. Note the difference in hardiness. Please note December was quite cold with many days not exceeding 32F for high temperatures. December 25 was very cold with day temperatures only in the teens. Low to date is still 5F.