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Damian starts with ... I have planted citrus trees against the north-facing wall of my concrete house. Should I paint the wall a light colour to reflect more light or a dark colour to absorb more heat?	About the Author Damian Curtain Melbourne 21st July 2011 1:28pm #UserID: 5569 Posts: 4 View All Damian Curtain's Edible Fruit Trees
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Xiem says... I vote for the dark colour Damian. In my uneducated opinion, because the aim is for sustained heat in the winter when heat is scarce, absorption would be more desirable than reflection.	About the Author Diego 21st July 2011 5:09pm #UserID: 4715 Posts: 283 View All Diego's Edible Fruit Trees
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Nick says... Black would be better for heat in winter but what about during summer?	About the Author Nick T Altona, VIC 21st July 2011 5:26pm #UserID: 2663 Posts: 727 View All Nick T's Edible Fruit Trees
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Julie says... Citrus don't need heat in winter. In fact, oranges don't ripen well if it's not cold enough - so they don't do so well in tropical climates. And a black wall could be too hot in summer. I live in a fruit growing area, where it gets quite cold at night - citrus do well here.	About the Author Julie Roleystone WA 21st July 2011 8:33pm #UserID: 154 Posts: 1842 View All Julie's Edible Fruit Trees
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Chris says... The only reason you would want more heat is if your concerned about frost and are trying to create a warmer micro climate.	About the Author Chris Sydney 21st July 2011 9:47pm #UserID: 2281 Posts: 263 View All Chris 's Edible Fruit Trees
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Nick says... You can pretty much grow all varieties of citrus here in Melbourne (thats without extra heat), If I was you, I'd definetly save the wall for your more tropical plants. :)	About the Author Nick T Altona, VIC 22nd July 2011 5:43pm #UserID: 2663 Posts: 727 View All Nick T's Edible Fruit Trees
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Damian starts with ...
I have planted citrus trees against the north-facing wall of my concrete house.
Should I paint the wall a light colour to reflect more light or a dark colour to absorb more heat?

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Xiem says...
I vote for the dark colour Damian. In my uneducated opinion, because the aim is for sustained heat in the winter when heat is scarce, absorption would be more desirable than reflection.

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Nick says...
Black would be better for heat in winter but what about during summer?

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Julie says...
Citrus don't need heat in winter. In fact, oranges don't ripen well if it's not cold enough - so they don't do so well in tropical climates.

And a black wall could be too hot in summer. I live in a fruit growing area, where it gets quite cold at night - citrus do well here.

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Chris says...
The only reason you would want more heat is if your concerned about frost and are trying to create a warmer micro climate.

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Nick says...
You can pretty much grow all varieties of citrus here in Melbourne (thats without extra heat), If I was you, I'd definetly save the wall for your more tropical plants. :)

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