Overwintering guide
How to overwinter sciadopitys 'ossorio gold'
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills sciadopitys 'ossorio gold' in winter
Cutting sciadopitys 'ossorio gold' hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.
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Overwintering sciadopitys 'ossorio gold' — FAQ
Does sciadopitys 'ossorio gold' need to come indoors for winter?
Sciadopitys 'Ossorio Gold' is hardy to roughly USDA zone 5 — winter lows around -29°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Sciadopitys 'Ossorio Gold' is properly hardy and overwinters outside without fuss. Tidy away anything dead or diseased, apply a mulch over the crown to steady soil temperatures, and otherwise leave it alone — many hardy plants actually need a cold period to flower and grow well the following year. Save hard pruning for the right season rather than doing it in autumn.
When should I move sciadopitys 'ossorio gold' for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water sciadopitys 'ossorio gold' in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills sciadopitys 'ossorio gold' over winter?
Cutting sciadopitys 'ossorio gold' hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.