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Old 07-13-2008, 01:34 PM   #29 (permalink)
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Default Re: so how do I prevent it?

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Originally Posted by austinl01 View Post
Yes, my musellas endured a temp last winter of 16 degrees. It was a relatively warm winter. The pseudostems were covered with some leaves, and they remained firm and mostly green. I think m. lasiocarpa would be root hardy to 5 degrees or maybe lower with some protection (maybe a pile of leaves). I really believe it is as cold hardy as musa basjoo. We need some folks in a more northern location to really test it out.
Once I get extra cash, I will buy one. What is pseudostems?

February 2007 winter though, I remember, we reached -24F to -30F.
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