| Evergreen trees, a hearty, charismatic tree | | | | hardy evergreens in Minneapolis that are less likely |
| thrives in specific landscapes, preferring climates | | | | to survive in a colder zone less than 40 miles |
| that are bound for a long, cold winter season. | | | | north in Minnesota. Even in this segment of North |
| Evergreens prefer the cold and snow. Its where | | | | America, heading north by a mere 40 miles can |
| their blooming growth gains the most strength. | | | | alter the dynamics of an environment and the |
| Hot, humid climates, on the other hand, are less | | | | ability for habitation to survive and flourish. |
| conducive to growth. Just ask an evergreen. Its | | | | To be clear on the type of evergreen for your |
| way too hot and sticky for this dense, stiffly | | | | tempered climate, check the tag on the tree or |
| needled tree. | | | | simply as a horticultural savvy individual about the |
| In specific area in the United States, such as | | | | hardiness zone most conducive to particular |
| Minnesota for example, evergreens grow in an | | | | evergreens. |
| environment where half of the year the | | | | Along with the visual stimulation offered by |
| deciduous trees and shrubbery are leafless. The | | | | evergreens and their holiday sprite-like image, |
| perennials lie dormant due to the cold climatic | | | | evergreens are also used to help frame a view, |
| features present in this stretch of North America. | | | | block a view, protect against noise, and provide |
| In fact, nearly six months out of a twelve month | | | | shelter against environmental factors such as |
| calendar year in chilly Minnesota are snow-bound. | | | | wind, sun, and snow for, both, people and wildlife. |
| The landscape and its tree inhabitants must | | | | To pick the best evergreen for your plot of land, |
| evolve to greet these chilly temperatures with a | | | | be certain to consider the following: soil type, PH, |
| smile and an understanding. The evergreen has | | | | drainage, amount of sunlight, root competition, and |
| grown thick needles with dense branching | | | | nearby obstacles that might infringe on an |
| systems. Since trees cant pick up and re-locate if | | | | evergreens growth and development. |
| they get cold, the evergreen has evolved into a | | | | Timing, too, is a vital consideration for evergreen |
| robust tree that prefers ice and snow in lieu of | | | | trees. In cold climates, its also important to |
| the humid beaches of tropical landscapes. | | | | remember not to plant evergreens late in the fall |
| Winters hardiness is a crucial consideration for | | | | season. Unlike deciduous plants, they continue to |
| evergreens. All plants, in fact, must be given the | | | | lose moisture in the needles during most of the |
| USDA hardiness rating, which is an indicator as to | | | | winter season. |
| how much cold a plant, such as an evergreen can | | | | So, their initial growth stages will be blunted. This, |
| handle. The evergreen is a tough cookie. Bring on | | | | in turn, can lead to a quickly deteriorating |
| frigid temperatures. Evergreens prefer it this way. | | | | evergreenone that is bound to become fertilizer |
| Different evergreens flourish in differing cold | | | | and not a meaty evergreen dressed for |
| climates. So you must be careful, if you are | | | | horticultural success |
| planning on planting your own evergreens in your | | | | So, keep all of this information at arms length, go |
| backyard. Perform a little time-honored research | | | | out and search for the evergreen that interests |
| before determining which evergreen is best for | | | | you. |
| you environment. There are, for example, winter | | | | |