Keltia Hoath

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Hello John

I live in Australia, and although snow is not a common thing for us, frost can be. Insulation is the key to your situation, and keeping up the light. Suggestion would a clear piece of roof sheeting assist in the light.

I would look into finding out what are viable temps of soils that the fruit trees can you are interested in can survive. University and college website might have that information. By getting the approx temp they can survive in. will guide you with what temp you need to keep your pots in.

Insulation box, I have seen a couple made that have been used successfully to insulate pots. they have been built with compartments in the box to form different layers. Around the pots, straw was packed loosely them, than the next layer was dirt, the box was kept up off the ground also.

I would also look at any variety of any fruit trees neighbors or that have, to give you a clues or what can survive. Remember the trees are dormant during this time also. I have two ballerina apple trees in pots, and I get around 30 days of frost, they are doing great.

One thing, I have seen a banana tree grown in Tasmania and survive to bear fruit...so all is possible.
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