will lorapetalum do in zone 5?

Answer 1

Well, most sites say that loropetalum is rated for zones 7-9. However, I found a site that asserts that loropetalum can be grown in colder climates.

"How hardy are these plants?
This is still under debate but Hortus, the encyclopedia of horticultural knowledge in the United States lists hardiness to between 10-20 degrees F and the Royal Horticulture Encyclopedia of Plants states the same. This information is contradicted however by data from a test garden in Georgia that recorded 4 degrees F without damage to Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum cultivars and laboratory tests have run these plants down to 0 degrees F. Generally it is thought that Loropetalum can be planted as far north as Virginia in the eastern states and is hardy throughout the western states along the coast. It is reported that Loropetalum can be safely brought through winter in a unheated cold frame in New York City."

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

Hi Tim:
Loropetalums or Chinese Pizzaz grow well in zones five through eight. If you are in zone five, you should have no problems planting and growing a Loropetalum. They love sun but will do well in part shade. If you are planting a Loropetalum in an open area, you can purchase a larger variety. The dwarf Loropetalum is called Ruby Pizzaz. It grows three to four feet high and three to four feet wide. The Loropetalum is a beautiful evergreen and I love planting it next to a variegated evergreen shrub, such as a Mop Cypress or a Golden Euonymus. Take a look at my website in examples of landscape designs and you can read about the Loropetalum. I hope this information will help you and if you need any other advice, please feel free to contact me. Take a look also at the photo gallery evergreen variegated shrubs as it may give you some other ideas. Good luck!
Kimberly
http://www.landscape-solutions-for-you.com

Answer 3

zone 7 to 9, injured at below 0 degrees F

Answer 4

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