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Freeze affecting shoots

19 years ago

With the "early spring", a couple of my bamboos started sending up shoots early. Then these past three days, (due to Global Warming, no doubt :), the overnight temps have dipped down to the 20s. It appears the shoots have not been killed but they are not getting any taller - like they have in past years. Will they continue to grow and reach full height when this cold spell ends or does freezing shoots keep them forever small? Is anyone else experiencing this?

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bamboomersooner
19 years ago
We've had three very cold days here also (OKLAHOMA), but I can't tell if the shoots have been affected. They already have leaves and seem to be okay, but it may be too soon to tell.
mersiepoo
19 years ago
Not sure, but all my other plants are dead dead DEAD looking. No pretty spring flowers or fruit trees this year. First time too. Yeah, this insane weather is totally strange. Global warming sucks.
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bamboobubba
19 years ago
I had a huge amount of Spectabilis,2" x 12 foot Moso, and Koi culm shoots two weeks ago, I went on a mission to Arizona and when I returned yesterday, ALL my culms are dead! they are folded over and black. We had two nights of 17 degrees while I was gone. Global warming?

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