This is a sample guest message. Register a free account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!
Do trees feel the windchill? We are going to be -40 windchill next couple days. Does that put zone 4 trees in danger or is it just the actual temp? Actual temp will be -10 to -25
Very interesting article. Makes me wonder if my pears suffered die back from the duration of time below freezing instead of the actual temps. No better this year, I just counted, we have had 4 days above freezing since Christmas.
With 3' of snow on the ground I would think you are sitting in a good position for riding out the cold snap. Trees still pull water during the winter, even though it is at much much lower levels than during the growing season. Chances are you have a ground temperature of 31-32 degrees at the soil surface with all that insulation on top. Trunk damage should be a non issue with that much snow as well. They'll be fine.
The way the weather's been from Va. north thru New England states, we're gonna get a test of hardiness for our fruit trees. ( compared to what we usually have temp.-wise ) I hope everyone's trees make it O.K.