Can you plant the tree outside in Wilmington NC or does the tree need to stay indoors? Thanks
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I live in Northern Michigan and had to bring my tree inside for the winter. Unfortunately it did not survive. I did everything i was supposed to do but it did not make it. I was quite disappointed especially when I paid almost three times the cost of the tree for shipping. I purchased my tree from Lemon Citrus Trees. As far as your location, I don't know your temperatures down there. Best bet is to call the company where you bought the tree. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.Patricia
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I live in the upper Midwest where we have very cold, snowy winters. During the warmer months, I leave my potted Clementine outside on the patio. When the temperature starts to dip into the mid to low 50s, I bring the tree inside. During the winter, I have been very successful with having this tree in a room with plenty of southern exposure.
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it depends on where you live and what part of the country it is. I live in Oklahoma so my trees have to be kept in pots. They can't handle the winters here. In southern texas or any gulf region it is best to plant in the fall. When heat is not as intense. Early spring also.
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Are you planning to use it for bonsai or for an outside landscape tree? If you are going to grow it inside for bonsai; yes, you'll have to refrigerate it for 4-6 weeks, and then plant it. But I would definitely refrigerate it, not use the freezer. If you're planning to use it as an outdoor landscape specimen, (they're breathtaking, used this way) then, just plant it in the fall, and let the cold weather do your work for you. It should germinate in spring and grow into a lovely tree, with brilliant fall color to die for.
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I keep my bonsai on the kitchen table, which has a southern exposure, year round. It lost a lot of leaves in early winter, but was never void of leaves. In late winter new growth started and continued into the spring. I watered it regularly including leaving it in a humidity tray. Been successful to date.
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I live in Southern Nevada so my plant stays under a shade cloth covered lattice patio. I have it in a very large pot on a planter with wheels so I can give it full morning sun. I have it in fast draining soil so I water it every couple of days in the summer. I cover it with burlap in the winter and only give it water when it gets very dry. I trim it back when it gets about 6 feet. It blooms a lot and is very fragrant. I don't know about inside as mine is too big to get in.
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We left ours outside during most weather. If it was going to be a bad storm we unplugged it. If it looked like hail, we brought it inside. Otherwise, ours stayed under an old oak tree nearly every day.
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Keep it where sunshine hits it, inside or out it does well in cool weather outside, but I place it in my patio window. I spray the leaves and it flourishes for me. Spray when outdoors is too cold. Willa
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I'm probably not the best person to answer that question. Living in Ormond Beach, Florida, frost is generally not a problem for us. My suggestion is that you contact the Davidson family at DAS Farms who initially grew the tree. I believe they are located in Alabama. Their e-mail is dasfarmstn@yahoo.com. Hope you can get an answer. Joe Stock
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I live in Boise, Idaho. I keep it under an awning all year long. It is lasting throughout all of our weird weather. I did not seal it last year, but may want to do it to preserve the wood for upcoming summer.
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Sure you take take branches off as that's how it is shipped originally . Question is why would you want to? It's not a holiday tree . I put mine outdoors at my cabin and it looks like it's actually planted . Get a tonne of compliments. A year round tree which the blossoms don't fall off. My opinion this tree is too heavy looking to have as indoor tree.
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No it will need to be by a window. It won't do well in the center of a room. Sorry. If you want to be sure email Brussel's. Although mine was dyeing and I sent them pics and asked them what to do and after several attempts and getting no answer I gave up. I finally sprayed the tree using something a lawn and garden store sold me but by that time is was too far gone and died.
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I live in Glendale, Southern California. This plant should be put in a place that you know for sure is where you would like it. It Does Not like to be transplanted or even moved and will show you resentment. It had a Fit when I moved it and had a setback. It likes dappled sun or half day sun, half day shade. Don't over water, but don't let the soil dry out. It is very important to Not let it be in direct sun all day in summer or during a heat wave because the leaves will burn. Best of the best tree I ever bought.
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Go ahead and plant it. You are probably warm enough for it to survive the winter. If there is going to be a cold snap I would cover it. We live in RI and bring it in during the winter.
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I've had mine for about 4 mos and it is a great plant, however needs a lot of attention. Recommend that you don't put it outside right away as it will die in extreme climate changes. I would put it where it's mildly warm and move it back and forth from outside to inside for a good month and then have it outside for longer periods of time until you know it can handle the heat and humidity. Mine didn't like the hot outdoors so had to bring it inside for longer periods of time. It is too late in the season to have it outside so I will wait until Spring/Summer to try to have it planted outside permanently.
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Yes, put it in an area that you don't want wasps to build a nest and they will go elsewhere. It won't keep them away from the entire yard, it will keep them away from the immediate area where it is hung. I hang mine on both porches and under the picnic umbrella. I work at a private school and recently put them in our Day Care Storage Sheds!! I have all types of wasps and it has worked. It is so simple just a piece of cloth that looks like a nest but trust me it works at my house!
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This tree is considered small by fig tree standards. It will only get from 10 to 15 feet tall. Now this tree makes for a very nice container plant. You can keep it trimmed to a smaller size this way, so you can keep, or move it inside. You can certainly grow it in a pot outside in your area. Just be careful not to let it get frost in the late Fall. Do not over water it, and they do not need much in the line of fertilizer when small either. This tree can produce two crops of figs each year, but you must move it inside to keep it warm in the Fall for the second crop to ripen. I hope this helps.... This tree is considered small by fig tree standards. It will only get from 10 to 15 feet tall. Now this tree makes for a very nice container plant. You can keep it trimmed to a smaller size this way, so you can keep, or move it inside. You can certainly grow it in a pot outside in your area. Just be careful not to let it get frost in the late Fall. Do not over water it, and they do not need much in the line of fertilizer when small either. This tree can produce two crops of figs each year, but you must move it inside to keep it warm in the Fall for the second crop to ripen. I hope this... » Read More This tree is considered small by fig tree standards. It will only get from 10 to 15 feet tall. Now this tree makes for a very nice container plant. You can keep it trimmed to a smaller size this way, so you can keep, or move it inside. You can certainly grow it in a pot outside in your area. Just be careful not to let it get frost in the late Fall. Do not over water it, and they do not need much in the line of fertilizer when small either. This tree can produce two crops of figs each year, but you must move it inside to keep it warm in the Fall for the second crop to ripen. I hope this helps.... « Show Less