I have an Eastern Redbud which produces multiple seedlings in the summer. This year I decided to save a few of these trees, which are only a few inches tall. I put them in separate gallon sized pots with nice, fertile soil. They are doing very well and growing new leaves often. I live in Ohio and we tend to have crazy weather, so who knows what this year will bring!
How I should handle these trees through the winter and when should I put them in the ground? I am afraid to transplant them too soon because I don't want them to freeze and die this winter but I also don't want their roots to be confined to the pot!
Does anyone know how fast the roots grow or how long they might be able to withstand being potted? Would it be best to move them to larger pots and keep them in the garage by a window for winter or just put them in the ground?
Your question about planting the E.Redbud seedlings caught my eye. A couple years ago I purchased through mail order 3 tiny E. redbud trees. They have taken hold well in my Western NY garden and I'm thrilled with them as I loved to see them in bloom in the WV hills as we travel there. I haven't any advice for you but will be watching with great interest as I am very interested in propagation of plants in this way. As my Rose of Sharon bushes put out new plants I usually just move them to a place in the garden where I can keep an eye on their progress and get them into a permanent spot ASAP. Would this work with the Redbuds?
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