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bigdog · 09-28-2006, 09:36 PM

Yes, a friend of mine in Ontario, CA, just south of the lake, overwintered 3 out of six musa sikkimensis last winter (first year plants, too). They were heavily protected. Another guy in the mountains of South Carolina, cool zone 8a, easily overwinters his (but he also has a 30+ foot trachycarpus). Some here in TN have, but this will be the first winter for my m. sikkimensis 'Red Tiger'. Not too worried about it though. Just throw on a little extra mulch and it should be ok.

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