Keeping trees warm

**Jeanied** · 10-01-2010, 01:09 AM

What kind of tree GF? And how is it planted? I've used bubblewrap around my lemon tree in a pot but to be honest I'd be surprised if it lived! You could use chrismas tree lights wrapped round and lit - under fleece or even net curtains. Hay, straw, newspaper?

**greasyfire** · 10-01-2010, 01:12 AM

The first one is a kiwi, i bought it this year and all it leaves are gone, being it first year outside im not to confident in it , it is in a big pot. The second is a grape, its counterpart has succombed to the frost so i am afraid for that and the final one is a kumquat. Im giving it to a freind and getin a new one aroung march because of the vairety but i would like to keep them alive till then.

**Jeanied** · 10-01-2010, 01:20 AM

Can you try the christmas tree lights trick GF? They will need wrapping up in this cold, as well.

**greasyfire** · 10-01-2010, 01:25 AM

what is the christams tree lights trick?

**Jeanied** · 10-01-2010, 01:27 AM

Take your christmas tree lights, wrap around the tree - plug in (safely) and light - cover the whole tree with a sheet, old net curtain, newspapers whatever you can find - as long as the lights are on the inside. The tiny amount of heat from the bulbs will keep the tree alive. That's the theory anyway!

**Brengirl** · 10-01-2010, 09:04 AM

Do you not reckon that all that would be a little too much too late. I think any damage is already done and if they have survived thus far they are survivers. Only time will tell.

**Nicos** · 10-01-2010, 09:37 AM

I agree- it's probably too late now

And remember- it needs to be outdoor Xmas lights...you may be able to find some in the sales now for nxt year.
still these trees are expensive- and still worth the effort of trying to ave them
Remember it's usually the roots being frozen which is the final nail in the coffin!

**starloc** · 10-01-2010, 01:37 PM

Christmas lights work well (preferably not led ones) , i use frost cloth on my citrus over the lights, builders polythene or a taupaulin works as well but check its not too tight or you may get mould inside

Kiwis dont need any protection , at all, they will not flower if they dont get a lot of very cold weather, they are cold hardy

Spraying water on them also works well, plant turns into a giant ice tree untill its all melted keep the water sprinkling

**greasyfire** · 10-01-2010, 09:22 PM

Thanks guys

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