January

Trees and Shrubs – January

The colder months, when plants are not actively growing, are a good time to transplant trees and shrubs that need to be moved.
- Learn how from this Penn State Extension Fact Sheet.
Cleaning up debris from storms and raking up leaves and broken limbs are good winter time landscape tasks.
While winter storms can occur as late as March, late January is the time central North Carolina is most likely to experience snow and ice.
- Learn what steps you can take to prepare your landscape for winter weather
Proper care and pruning following snow and ice will increase the chances your plants will successfully recover.
- Learn how to help your trees and shrubs recover from winter storm damage
Shrubs that bloom in our area or have interesting fruit, bark or foliage during this month include:
- Camellia japonica
- Loropetalum chinense Chinese fringe flower
- Chaenomeles Flowering quince
- Ilex Holly
- Jasminum nudiflorum Golden Winter Jasmine
- Edgeworthia chrysantha Paperbush