Cedar Elm: Although these trees are prone to breakage due to narrow branching angles, they are very winter hardy here. Normally we are only removing dead stems once they have turned brown as the plant may reabsorb some of the nutrients in the flowering stems. Sago Palms are not actually palms, nor are they likely to survive a freeze such as this, unless they are in a very protected area. Agave: Most Agave species are not hardy to the temperatures we experienced. This information is based on our years of experience both gardening and growing plants, input from other horticulturists, nursery people, gardeners, and research. I suppose it can be done safely if one paints over the cut immediately. Survival may depend on exposure, as plants in northern exposures suffered the brunt of this freeze. First, thank you for your expertise in all things plants! font-style: italic; Live Oak: Our Live Oaks look pretty sad right now. I would expect them to leaf out when it gets warm. They are oval with serrated edges about 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) long and 2 inches (5 cm) wide and are held oppositely on rough textured, dark brown stems. Vie-BUR-num A genus of more than 150 evergreen, semi-evergreen, and deciduous woody plants. There is really no way to tell for certain. Tops are brown leaves but the bark below is showing green. Roses are generally considered cold hardy in Central Texas. Pursue growth through self-motivation and learning. Any advice about Bay Laurels? We are in uncharted territory with this one. What about that? } These plants may not be clonally propagated and resold under that name without implicit permission from the copyright or trademark holder. Passion Flower Vines have varying levels of cold hardiness. Sandankwa Viburnum - Garden Style San Antonio A rustic woodland viburnum for a shaded evergreen edge. Canna lilies: These are Zone 7-8 plants, so they may come back from the roots, especially if they were already dormant when the freeze hit. I had saved all them from going to the dump when some one put them on the curbside almost dead. I do it the same way I dig up and divide Bicolor Iris. Botanical Name: Viburnum suspensum. you will see these abbreviations usually between two lower case words at the end of the botanical name. Mex. Id really like your thoughts on the Texas Redbud. The growth you are seeing is called epicormic shoots. For more on stretching your cold hardiness zones see the ""Growing on the Edge Growing Guide". It is possible they could come back from the roots. Viburnums are hardy to Zone 5, so they can take our winters without any problem. Inventory varies seasonally, so we cannot guarantee that every plant will be in stock at all times - please contact the store directly for current availability. If the entire plant is mush, you can cut it back to the ground. Southern Magnolia: There are several varieties of Magnolia, some are larger than others. Time to replace. Growing sweet viburnum bushes is recommended in warmer regions of the country, like coastal areas. And thank you for so much wonderful, helpful information! Plant 'All That Glitters' viburnum (Viburnum bracteatum "SMVDLS") in full sunlight or partial shade. Monitor for new growth and prune accordingly. Italian Cypress: Many of these now have brown foliage, but we are hopeful that when they flush out they will recover. This species is not originally from North America. Sandankwa viburnum grows up to 12 ft. (3.7 m) high. These address other plants, most of which I did not cover in a similar report last week here. The growth on Im not too worried about this Zone 5 vine. Mealy Blue Sage: Although a tough perennial, these are Zone 8, so again, wait and watch. For winter growing perennials, like Louisiana Iris that go dormant in late summer, this may mean fertilizing in fall and winter. I would appreciate any advice you could give me. Do not prune, do not fertilize until you see new growth. Then prune any dead after they leaf out. If the apical meristem is frozen, the palm will not survive. There are many native and adapted non-native viburnums that can provide drought-tough hedges and screens for you in sun to part shade. Shrub to 10. Name: John Pomona/Riverside CA (Zone 9a) to the forum! If you want to give it a chance, spray that area with a copper fungicide immediately after the freeze (if you missed this window it is probably too late) and once again two weeks later to prevent the area from rotting. The apical meristem is located under the spear leaf, or newest leaf that has not yet unfolded. Since its June, should I prune & how much. It has glossy, dark leaves and small white flowers that lead to small turquoise-blue fruit. Thank You! Keith Hansen Texas Cooperative Extension. Good luck and let me know if you have any specific questions. They are often frozen back or killed to the ground, but this may be the freeze that does them in. Texas gardeners are feverishly comparing notes about plant survivors and croakers after February's Big Freeze. In the future, I would advise against covering with plastic. 3 ft. to 4 ft. Both grow to be 8 ft. tall. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more. Many in the area have turned brown, but some, especially understory, are still green. According to sweet viburnum information, this area includes the southern coast from Florida through eastern Texas and the entire Pacific Coast. Satsuma mandarins can produce a lot of fruit, even when grown in a pot. Bottlebrush: Zone 9 Little John and Zone 8 Scarlet Bottlebrush have succumbed to less severe winters. Sandankwa viburnum (San Antonio area). They are Zone 8b, so many will likely not come back. Viburnum is a genus of flowering and fruiting, evergreen and deciduous shrubs with at least three common species thriving in Texas, Viburnum odoratissimum, Viburnum suspensum and Viburnum tinus. Bamboo Muhly is less winter-hardy. NBLiving. If they were in pots the chances are not as good. Ive been doing this kind of work for 50 years. Walter's viburnum can reach up to 20 feet tall, but it's often pruned into a shorter screen or hedge. Like most, mine have turned bronze and flat green. Many are evergreen and some are deciduous. Viburnum dentatum also referred to as arrowwood is a small shrub, native to the Eastern United States and Canada. Tropical and subtropical plants that are grown as die-back perennials (like Lantana and the Confederate Roses in zone 8) are generally pruned once bud break has occurred in spring. A clean cut heals faster and reduces the chance for disease and or die-back to occur. In general, if your tree has at least half of its leaves by the end of July, there is a good chance that it will leaf out better next spring. Sign up to receive special offers, expert advice and tips to transform your yard into a landscape showplace! In general, plants will require the most nutrients when in active growth and less when dormant. Landscape Use Viburnums are excellent hedge or screen plants, foundation shrubs or specimen plants, depending on the mature height of the selection. They are grown as annuals in the north. Newsletter after moving to West Point from Vernon Tx. Since they are shade plants they are probably understory, and that will help on survival. Should I water them or just assume they wont come back? Dwarf Yaupon Holly: These Zone 7 shrubs may turn brown and lose their leaves, but I would expect most to leaf out this spring. Our entire yard has many plants that look like they have been decimated. Absolutely excellent and comprehensive information. *Snow and ice coverage of lawns, soil and plants does have an insulating effect if it happens BEFORE the freeze. Hi Mary Kay, I have not seen these come back from the roots. Perennial Hibiscus), Chartreuse Foliage/Stems or Marked with Chartreuse, Maroon, Burgundy, or Purplish-Red Foliage/Stems or Marked with those or similar colors, Orange Foliage/Stems or Marked with Orange, Purple Foliage/Stems or Marked with Purple, Silver or Gray Foliage/Stems or Marked with Gray or Silver, Yellow Foliage/Stems or Marked with Yellow, Shopping Cart Items: 0 Young trees have thin bark so watch for frost cracks. We're in Central Texas between Austin and San Antonio. These trees can be cut to the ground if there is still life in them, and new trunks can be selected to form a new multi-trunk tree. }. Zone 7 Woodlanders Hardy deserves some patience, although the outlook is not too positive. What are the chances. Plants that are not well taken care of, however, can occasionally develop viburnum diseases, primarily fungal issues, especially if circulation is not provided. Im afraid the ball moss has more survival skills than some of the other plants in the area. leaves are black and branches drooping. White Oaks to show new growth to see if there is any damage. Floratam is the least cold tolerant variety, but all St. Augustine varieties are likely to be affected. True perennials are typically pruned once the flowering stems have died back after flowering and seed set. The leaves are large and are a rich green. If so, that would be one positive outcome of the bad weather we had! Shrimp plants in pots are less likely to come back after this freeze, as their roots were more exposed to freezing. Our preferred mulch is Longleaf Pine Straw which has: a natural weed preventative for the first year after it is applied; it is sustainably harvested; and it provides protection from soil erosion and doesn't float away, and yet is still both insulative and breathable; while Longleaf Pine Straw appears to last the longest in the garden and landscape in our opinion as compared to Loblolly. Is that true? And Im pretty sure all the seeds they dispersed would have survived as well. The leaves give off a pungent, mulch-like odor when crushed. The great majority of cultivars are clonally propagated from division, cuttings, and tissue culture so that they remain true to type so have the same desirable traits as the parent such as growth habit, flower, fruit, or foliage form. Evergreen Sumac: I have never seen these exposed to temperatures this low. I would replace them when it warms up. Jerusalem Sage: Although this is a Zone 4 plant, I think we will see losses this year due to the warm winter we experienced over the winter. Junipers and other evergreens: Junipers will possibly show brown foliage, mostly towards the outside of the plant. Exposure: Full Sun/Part Shade. You guys are great, and your nursery is so very special with all that you offer your customers. Should we go ahead and cut back to the ground? So much depends on the pre-conditioning to cold, the health of the plants at the time of the freeze, the moisture levels in the soil and the plant, microclimate, etc. Crossvines are Zone 5 and are really quite tough. Native specimens look best in a natural shape with just gentle pruning. University of Florida Environmental Horticulture If the soil is dry six inches down, I would apply at least one inch of water to trees and shrubs. you never know! Wait to see. div.pre-ad { Model# THD00600. Do nothing. There is no new growth at all. Thank you so much for taking the time to give us this very helpful information. I would expect them to leaf out this spring. I think that many Loropetalum will return, but you should leave them alone until you see new growth. Thanks. Wait to see new growth to decide how much to prune. i love these bushes and hope they recover. There are more than 150 species of Viburnum with many available for problem areas of the garden. Do I continue my weekly watering? They are worth replacing, as they are deer resistant and tolerate shade, which is rare. A healthy tree is likely to recover better than a stressed tree, and trees in groupings will have been better protected than single trees. We know that even the most protected ones will have had their flower buds frozen. Viburnum shrubs are very adaptable plants. We customers can always count on great and timely advice from Backbone Valley Nursery. Thank you! Plants that are still viable will return in their own good time, if we let them. My feeling is not very positive this year about most palm trees. Indian Hawthorn: Generally cold hardy to Zone 8, these have taken a hit this year. Yaupon Holly: Most of these have brown leaves, unless they were protected or understory. Persistent drought, or merely a particularly dry season, makes some landscapes in Central Texas vulnerable to fire. Natchez, Tuscarora and Muskogee Crape Myrtles: These were damaged or killed in the 83-84 freeze. We are all in this together, and will have to wait and see how our plants will recover. It is impossible to predict as there are so many variable. Its supposed to be an evergreen grass, but in the northern half of Texas its leaves freeze-burn badly every few winters. Again, our warm winter is to blame. Canby Oak: Although hardy to Zone 5, they did not have a chance to acclimate like their northern counterparts, and were still holding leaves when the freeze hit, so there may be some damage. 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