can a rubber plant live outside

Can a rubber plant live outside in the wintertime in New York?

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 07/30/2012 @ 8:24 am

No. Rubber trees are only hardy to 30 F. If it gets colder than 30 F where you live, it should not be planted outside. However, potted plants do enjoy spending summers outdoors.

#2 Comment By theficuswrangler On 08/03/2012 @ 11:31 am

I think you should consider rubber trees (ficus decora) as hardy to 40 degrees, to be on the safe side.

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