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My Schefflera Arboricola is 9′ tall , can I put it in the ground?

I live in Laplace, Louisiana, and do I have to worry about winter?


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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 10/13/2020 @ 7:51 pm

You are in zone 9a, so yes, you do need to worry about winter. They can be grown outside in zones 10-12. Best for you to leave it in a container and keep it inside for the winter.

If yours is getting too tall to be manageable, you can cut it back and have another plant or share with friends.

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