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The varieties mentioned should survive zone 5 weather. Survive means that the plant may die down to the ground, but regrow in the spring. This is 'normal' for the trees.
I bring mine inside for the winter where they reside in my cool sun room.
Check on line for ways to care for your tree. I have seen advice on overwintering the whole tree, by root cutting on one side of the tree and bending the trunk down to the ground where it can be heavily mulched. Come spring, remove the mulch and stand the tree back up.
The next fall cut the roots on the opposite side and bend down for mulching. This way is supposed to grow a good sized tree in a colder zone. I've never tried it myself. . . . . yet.
I bring mine inside for the winter where they reside in my cool sun room.
Check on line for ways to care for your tree. I have seen advice on overwintering the whole tree, by root cutting on one side of the tree and bending the trunk down to the ground where it can be heavily mulched. Come spring, remove the mulch and stand the tree back up.
The next fall cut the roots on the opposite side and bend down for mulching. This way is supposed to grow a good sized tree in a colder zone. I've never tried it myself. . . . . yet.