Re: What temperature without frost, do Basjoo leaves burn, and die?
Rhododendrons, azaleas, oleander and I believe most broad leaf evergreens in cooler
regions are poisonous. They need that, because in winter they are the only green
stuff around and would be decimated if they did not have this defence.
However with castor beans it is a different story they live in the lush tropics, where
most plants are green throughout the year. I am not sure why they need that
defence. The problem is, that especially in the basic green leaved variety the red
seed pods are very attractive to small children and you know, what toddlers do when
they like something that fit into their mouths. The seed pods of the New Zealand
are less enticing in their dark colour, but you still have to be concerned if there
are preschoolers around.
PS: I am just reading the book "A Fighting Chance" by Elizabeth Warren, the
Oklahoma born Senator for Massachusetts; - quite a lady. She would make a fine
President.
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Last edited by Olafhenny : 12-10-2014 at 01:43 AM.
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