How do I winterize this little tree?

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pixie62560 South China, ME(Zone 5a) Oct 20, 2009

I was given some seeds for a Tatarian Maple Tree last spring so I planted them in pots. One grew, now I have a 6" Maple tree in a pot outside and am not sure how to winterize it. Any suggestions??
I'm a zone 4b/5a , thank you!!!!

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Resin Northumberland, United Kingdom(Zone 9a) Oct 20, 2009

Plant it. Acer tataricum is very hardy, but leaving it in a pot won't do it any good.

Resin

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June_Ontario Rosemont, ON(Zone 4a) Oct 20, 2009

I agree with Resin, it'll be better off in the ground, but if you get rabbits or deer in your yard, I suggest covering the stem with - I'm not sure what it's called - but it's a cardboard spiral with air-holes.

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pixie62560 South China, ME(Zone 5a) Oct 21, 2009

Thank you both!! I was wondering if it would be OK to plant it, i'll do it tomorrow!!!

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treelover3 Minneapolis, MN(Zone 5a) Nov 05, 2009

I use 36" chicken wire to protect newly planted small trees, shrubs and conifers. I used to use 24" chicken wire, but one year we got enough snow that the bunnies just walked over the top of the wire and ate the plant. Darn bunnies!
Mike

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pixie62560 South China, ME(Zone 5a) Nov 09, 2009

Thank you Mike!
Um.... you mean me?

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