Re: [nafex] Care of D. kaki seedlings

On 9/24/2016 3:54 PM, Elizabeth Hilborn wrote:
> I have some seedlings started from seeds saved from D. kaki fruits. I
> have learned on this list that growing these trees up to maturity is
> sometimes problematic.
> Does anyone have suggestions or advice to improve my chances of success?
>
> I was planning to overwinter in pots this year and to set out in
> permanent sites next spring with the intention of providing vigilant
> care.
>
> Thanks,
> Betsy Hilborn
> Zone 7a, NC
Hello Betsy,

You're in zone 7a which improves your chances but still not guaranteed.
My zone 7 chart says 0 Fahrenheit average minimum low temperature.
That's average which means occasionally it can get lower than that and
based on my experience kaki winter damage begins at 0 and -10 normally
spells death. Can you put it on the south side of your home, like only a
few feet from your home. I have kept kaki several years 2 feet from the
south side of my house and they fruited but when it got the -15 there
wasn't enough protection.

Jerry
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