Indeed quite hardy, and a good looking one to boot. We can usually grow standard deodara here in MD, but several GW posters had this and it's siblings 'Karl Fuchs' etc survive the past couple winters in z 5 and 6 locations.

none of them survive in my version of z5 .... [not to mention we had to z4 winters in a row] .. micro climate rules.. IMHO ....

but man that is one glorious plant dave.. congrats ...

how long in situ.. and how big to start with ...

ken

Real nice Dave, How long have you been growing this one and have you pruned it along the way to accommodate your location?

Al

Ken this one would. Some growers put it in the -25 F. temps.

alley-cat... I purchased this on from Forest Farm about 8 years ago. Shipped in a 3 ft; long box and 6 inches in circumference. It has never seen the pruning shears. It is now 22 ft. tall and 4 ft. wide. Very narrow in growth habit. A statement maker as you enter through the back gate to my garden.

You guys worry about cold--I worry about heat, lol. It is a beauty. Wondering if planting in part shade in Houston area would help. Lusting after this one big time!

100 + temps and 70% humidity have not phased this one. They say Z. 7. is OK.

Ken this one would. Some growers put it in the -25 F. temps.

==>>> yeah i know ... and those growers have many to play with ...

i think gee has at least one in his arb.. sells them often.. back in the day ... not sure what his current thought on them is ....

i am not sure whether hidden lakes has them ...

i am pretty sure i failed on one ... and that was an expensive lesson learned ..

i didnt say its not possible.. i suggested its all about micro climate ...

it may be ... that i might have two weeks of that min ... as compared to your hours ... or infrequently at those temps ... all speculation on my part ...

ken

I think a few GWers had theirs survive at least negative teens last winter or the winter before.

"Standard" deodaras can and do have winter damage here (z7a) occasionally. Some needle burn around town the last couple years, but none died outright that I saw.

So beautiful. That's one for the wish list. Thanks Dave.

Ken: Gee does have one in his display. It sold me. After that several were planted in southern Ohio & northern Kentucky. They went through a first winter that saw -15F twice and performed well.