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PLANT HARDINESS

PLANT HARDINESS

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HI
i have a question about plant zone and their tolerances to high temperatures and drought.there are some species such as Prunus 'Kanzan' , Prunus 'Sekiyama' or Malus 'JFS-KW5' - Royal Raindrops™, Prunus 'Kojo-no-mai'.as i know they are tolerant to zone 6.so my zone is between 7-8, with moderate winter and raining, but harsh summers about 40-42 deg.Are there any species fairly tolerant to these zone or not?
Posted: Sunday 14th of June 2015 07:25 AM

  • Re: PLANT HARDINESS

    Kathy N
    HI, Ohmed,
    There are any number of species tolerant to heat and drought but are you looking specifically for Prunus or Malus cultivars? I live in Southern California and we have similar conditions (though I am zone 9). Some of the plants you listed can handle temps up to Zone 9 but, in dry areas, will need supplemental water. Here in California, due to our severe drought, people are encouraged to drought tolerant plants (which would not include Prunus and Malus), especially natives or those from climates similar to ours. Where exactly do you live?
    Kathy C
    Replied: Monday 15th of June 2015 04:26 PM
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