Choisya ternata

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louisa Troy, VA(Zone 7a) Jul 13, 2001

Does anyone grow this beautiful shrub? If so, would you please indicate your zone and the conditions under which it is grown. (Not all members include their State and zone - that's why I asked for this). I grew it in England and it was the best shrub I ever had, excluding Ceanothus!

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puttyrat Powhatan, VA(Zone 6b) Jul 13, 2001

Hi Louisa,

According to my source this is a zone 8-10 plant. It looks like you are too cold for it.

I hope you are having a good time in your new home. I am really enjoying the cooler weather. I took the weekend off.

puttyrat

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louisa Troy, VA(Zone 7a) Jul 13, 2001

Hey Diane - nice to see you again. Sorry I didn't mail you. But I will :-) Now about this shrub! If I protected it surely I could give it a try - sort of create a mini-climate for it. Perhaps up against a south facing wall with protection from the winds!! How about Viburnum tinus Eve Prince - do you know of it?

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puttyrat Powhatan, VA(Zone 6b) Jul 14, 2001

Hi again,

There are so many Viburnums, I had to look that one up. "Dirr" says once established it is hardy to 0 degrees F. You may want to shelter it the first year or so. As for the other plant, if you really love it try protecting it like you said. I have missed Daves garden. I came on tonight trying to ID a daylily. I posted it in the day lily forum.

Sally aka puttyrat

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Jul 14, 2001

I have seen this shrub listed as being hardy into zone 7 (Dirr, Manual of Woody Landscape Plants). If you are at the warmer end of zone 7 (7b) you should be able to get away with it in a warm microclimate. Like Louisa said, a south facing wall is best.

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louisa Troy, VA(Zone 7a) Jul 14, 2001

Sally, forgive me for callin you Diane!!! Don't know if I'm on my head or my heels lately!! I do know most of the viburnums, but this one again is very special - evergreen with flowers through the winter and into spring. Jerseyguy thanks for the support - I think I may give this a try. Now all I have to do is to find them.

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Zanymuse Scotia, CA(Zone 9b) Jul 14, 2001

http://www.orst.edu/dept/ldplants/chte-i.htm

This link has a lot of great info that may help. I have not grown it myself so I leave you in the hands of the mor knowledgable!

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louisa Troy, VA(Zone 7a) Jul 14, 2001

Thanks Zany - there is hope yet then. Checked out the link and yes, hardy to zone 7. Great news!!

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Jul 14, 2001

Woodlanders Nursery in Aiken S.C. sells Choisya mailorder. They are favorite nursery of mine, the prices are reasonable and the quality is good.

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louisa Troy, VA(Zone 7a) Jul 14, 2001

Thanks Jerseyguy - will try them!!

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