This tree does not have any grafts on it.
All updates:
(February 24, 2025) Post Frost Report -- Temperatures got down to about 14F for two days. The tree was wrapped in a blanket both nights.
Most of the leaves have died and fallen. One branch may potentially still be alive close to the trunk but all others have died. The main trunk may be alive towards the bottom but everything above the first couple feet appears to be dead.
(February 24, 2025) Mid Frost Report -- Tree appears to have lived through the first phase of cold. Average low temperatures were around 20-22F for about a week, but did get down to about 18F a couple nights.
The tips of all the branches were dead but the main trunk and many leaves appeared to have survived.
Pictures taken 1/31/2025
(January 21, 2025) Pre Frost Report -- Winter has been mild to this point. Only hitting about 25 for a couple days in December. Tree has only slight browning at the tips but is otherwise unaffected.
Picture taken 1/16/2025.
(October 23, 2024) Photo/Plant Update -- The tree has grown quite well throughout the season. It is currently 5 feet tall. There have not been any issues of note.
(June 19, 2024) Photo/Plant Update -- The tree was planted out on 6/14/24.
It has been growing quite well since it was received in March '24, probably putting on about 6 inches of growth. It is currently around 36 inches tall.
(December 8, 2023) Update -- Was in greenhouse for 28°F, but suffered no damage at 30°F previously.
(photo taken September 23, 2023)
(photo taken August 19, 2023)
(photo taken August 17, 2023)
(photo taken April 9, 2023)