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Owari Satsuma and the cold

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Unicyclemike:
I am in zone 6B/7A and I have the following trees.  Owari Satsuma, Tavares Limequat, Swingle Citrumelo, Xie Shan, Arbequina Olive and a Chicago Hardy Fig.  We have had some very cold temps the last 2 weeks.  Lows down to 8 degrees F. and highs that have not gotten over 30 degrees F. I have my citrus protected by Styrofoam, christmas lights, and plastic covering...dried leaves surrounding them around the outside.  The Owari Satsuma seems to be doing the best. I have had them covered in total darkness except for the Christmas lights inside for a week at a time and opening it up to sunlight for a few hours on the weekend.  I am amazed at how well they are doing overall.  Time will tell however when spring arrives.  The Satsuma leaves are the largest and almost appear to be rather waxy.  The Citrumelo looks the worst.....

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