The winter has come en force to Iowa.
First, the temperatures dropped to mid-20s (F) and then a few days later 3 inches of snow fell. Exciting times for sequoias since they never experienced cold or snow before. It certainly requires a leap of faith to believe that they will survive Iowa harsh winter.
15 sequoias are two years old and 5 are about a year old. Before freezing temperatures were expected a two-inch layer of mulch was put around the base of the trees. The fresh snow further created cushioning.
One year old were completely covered by this snow fall, while two year-olds seem to hold this snow just fine.
First, the temperatures dropped to mid-20s (F) and then a few days later 3 inches of snow fell. Exciting times for sequoias since they never experienced cold or snow before. It certainly requires a leap of faith to believe that they will survive Iowa harsh winter.
15 sequoias are two years old and 5 are about a year old. Before freezing temperatures were expected a two-inch layer of mulch was put around the base of the trees. The fresh snow further created cushioning.
One year old were completely covered by this snow fall, while two year-olds seem to hold this snow just fine.
