Thai dwarf mulberry cold hardiness

[Pokeweed]

I have a few of these and am thinking they need to go in the ground, but I'm concerned they may not be hardy enough. How much cold can they tolerate? Thanks! D

[seattlefiggirl]

I have grown this variety several of them in pots in WA state zone 8B. They tend to die (not dieback complete dead) without winter protection. so i would say they could survive in ground 8B but any thing colder these will not survive in any zone lower than 8B.

[Pokeweed]

Thanks! I'm in 9a theoretically, but we get close to single digits too regularly. Guess I'll keep them in pots for now. D

[countryboy1981]

They survive here through the winter, it has seem 16 degrees here with no issue.  The problem I have with mulberries (not just this one) is they leaf out early in spring and late frosts hit them pretty hard.

[Pokeweed]

Appreciate that. Maybe I can create a micro climate for them. Regards.

[pankajrajpali]

Hi D,

It depends on what kind of plants you have, but generally, palms like your Triple King palm and other tropical varieties aren’t very cold-hardy. Most tropical palms can only tolerate short dips in temperature to around 25-30°F (-3 to -1°C) before showing signs of cold damage. If your location experiences colder winters, you might want to consider planting them in a spot where they can be protected from frost or bringing them indoors when temperatures drop. If you know the specific variety you have, I can help you get a better idea of their cold tolerance.

Best regards
Pankaj R