Hi! I just planted 8 Crape Myrtles in my front yard! Thank you for the video and advice. I am clueless on how to care for them. I’ve always loved Myrtles and finally decided to plant my own. They are Miss Sandra CM. ❤
Thank you for this video, very informative. This is the first time I have heard about removing the seed pods for more flower growth. Wish I would have known this, my tree is very big now and I am not able to reach the tops. I have neglected my tree these past few years, but plan on a major trim this coming February. My tree is about 16 years old now.
You may wanna give it a mulch mound over the winter until it's to a decent size. I'm at the top of the "boot" in 6a and ours is decent size but it took a long time.
Left my in ground Crape Myrtle behind when we moved. SO sad. The tree not only looked beautiful without flowers but magnificent when it did! We moved to an area where Crapes won't survive the winters.
Thank you for your demonstration. It is August here in Missouri (zone5) and I'm propagating new bushes. They're doing well, leaves have sprouted. I have them in a part shaded spot and keep them watered. 2 questions, when do I move them to the permanent spot? When do I put them in the ground? Or do it at the same time.
Hey there! What kind of plants are they? That will be the deciding factor of when to move them to the ground. You will also want to make sure they have a solid root system established.
I have a new Sioux Crape Myrtle. I live in zone 6, high desert (Carson City, NV). Some sites say it will grow here, others say zone 7. I went ahead and bought it. It's about 4 feet tall. It is planted in the ground. Would you recommend I wrap the trunks in burlap and bag it for the winter...or just during times of temps below, say 10 degrees. Fastgrowing trees says hardy to 0. Thanks for any info.
Sioux Crepe Myrtles are indeed more cold-hardy than many other varieties, but with Carson City, NV, being in USDA zone 6 and your area being a high desert with potentially extreme temperature fluctuations, it's wise to take precautions to protect your tree, especially since some resources suggest it's more suited for zone 7 and up.
Hi there: Nice video vey nice. My crape myrtle will be purple but now looks very dry and not making progress and I think is because I got the wrong potting mix. The only store I have near me is H. D. Lowes and Ace Hard. Can you please tell me what kind of potting mix or top soil to buy. This tree is about 3 feet tall and I live in Florida.
Believe it or not, Crape Myrtles are not picky when it comes to soil. They live in sandy soil here in North Carolina. Any soil will work as long as it drains well. Do not get a soil that holds water.
My crepe myrtle is loosing its leaves. Its sunny but windy here near San Francisco. I see some new buddings and it doesnt seem like the plant is dying but is it normal?
The short answer is yes, it should according to the growing zone of SLC and the hardiness zone of crape myrtles. However, the flowering time will be dramatically decreased due to the shortened growing time where you live. Additionally, elevation will play a huge role in the survival of the tree.
Absolutely! Crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia) can be grown in pots, and they do quite well! For optimal growth, choose a pot that's at least 18-24 inches in diameter. This will give the roots enough room to spread. Just make sure to use a well-draining potting mix and provide plenty of sunlight. Happy planting!
I did not trim my crape myrtles after the winter. Everything is re growing from underneath and now looks like a big bush. How can I fix this so it continues to look like tree, not a bush? Thank you.
Hi, there. Find the main trunk or trunks if it is multi-stem and prune the other "suckers" off at the ground. Suckers are what pop up from the soil line but are not the main trunk(s).
Hey, there! You said the wood is dry. Is that the case on the middle of the trunk and then on the branches? The awesome thing about crape myrtles is they can come back fro the ground. Which sounds like you already have that going on. The root ball may still be alive.
@@greenbiznurserylandscaping3960 yes it’s coming up at the root…but it was an 9ft $75.00 tree! I want what it was! Is it dead? I kept snapping off and snapping off and it seemed dead,i didnt want to keep snapping if it is alive
@@greenbiznurserylandscaping3960 I didn’t snap the trunk in case it was still alive. Dadgummet…. I don’t want to start over with tiny shoots at the bottom! This tree is on a busy street next to road and sidewalk in front of the building,! If it doesn’t come back I ain’t planting another crepe myrtle there. I’ll find a tree. Canapy can’t be over 20ft
Staking can always help a plant grow a bit straighter. You can use a single stake in the ground tie to the trunk if the lean isn't too severe. If the lean is severe, you will have to use a staking system where the tree is being pulled my cables in different directions. These cables are placed in the ground.
I learned something new ...so u cut off all those pods in order to get more bloom. My tree is 20 feet high and wide... I would never be able to get halfway to the top to get rid of those pods, even with proper tools. Those ' things' that your getting rid of at the base of your plant are suckers. You can root them, but you knew that didn't you?
Hi! I just planted 8 Crape Myrtles in my front yard! Thank you for the video and advice. I am clueless on how to care for them. I’ve always loved Myrtles and finally decided to plant my own. They are Miss Sandra CM. ❤
So happy to help!
So helpful! I moved into a home with a beautiful crape myrtle left behind from the previous owners and I'm trying to keep it alive
Crape Myrtles are resilient plants! It should bounce back!
Thank you for this video, very informative. This is the first time I have heard about removing the seed pods for more flower growth. Wish I would have known this, my tree is very big now and I am not able to reach the tops. I have neglected my tree these past few years, but plan on a major trim this coming February. My tree is about 16 years old now.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
I am in ky in zone 7a. My crepe myrtle was underwatered so i went out a watered it. I hope this tropical tree grows well
Hi, there! It actually isn't a tropical tree and should be hardy where you are. Good luck!
@@greenbiznurserylandscaping3960 It is a small tropical type tree
You may wanna give it a mulch mound over the winter until it's to a decent size. I'm at the top of the "boot" in 6a and ours is decent size but it took a long time.
Left my in ground Crape Myrtle behind when we moved. SO sad. The tree not only looked beautiful without flowers but magnificent when it did!
We moved to an area where Crapes won't survive the winters.
They are wonderful trees!
Thank you for your demonstration. It is August here in Missouri (zone5) and I'm propagating new bushes. They're doing well, leaves have sprouted. I have them in a part shaded spot and keep them watered. 2 questions, when do I move them to the permanent spot? When do I put them in the ground? Or do it at the same time.
Hey there! What kind of plants are they? That will be the deciding factor of when to move them to the ground. You will also want to make sure they have a solid root system established.
Sorry, crape myrtles. Red and purple.
I have a new Sioux Crape Myrtle. I live in zone 6, high desert (Carson City, NV). Some sites say it will grow here, others say zone 7. I went ahead and bought it. It's about 4 feet tall. It is planted in the ground. Would you recommend I wrap the trunks in burlap and bag it for the winter...or just during times of temps below, say 10 degrees. Fastgrowing trees says hardy to 0. Thanks for any info.
Sioux Crepe Myrtles are indeed more cold-hardy than many other varieties, but with Carson City, NV, being in USDA zone 6 and your area being a high desert with potentially extreme temperature fluctuations, it's wise to take precautions to protect your tree, especially since some resources suggest it's more suited for zone 7 and up.
Hi there: Nice video vey nice. My crape myrtle will be purple but now looks very dry and not making progress and I think is because I got the wrong potting mix. The only store I have near me is H. D. Lowes and Ace Hard. Can you please tell me what kind of potting mix or top soil to buy. This tree is about 3 feet tall and I live in Florida.
Believe it or not, Crape Myrtles are not picky when it comes to soil. They live in sandy soil here in North Carolina. Any soil will work as long as it drains well. Do not get a soil that holds water.
My crepe myrtle is loosing its leaves. Its sunny but windy here near San Francisco. I see some new buddings and it doesnt seem like the plant is dying but is it normal?
Yes, it can be normal if you are experiencing drought conditions.
Could you tell me if a crape myrtle can survive winter snow. I live in Saltlake city, Utah.
Thank you!
The short answer is yes, it should according to the growing zone of SLC and the hardiness zone of crape myrtles. However, the flowering time will be dramatically decreased due to the shortened growing time where you live. Additionally, elevation will play a huge role in the survival of the tree.
Can you please tell me that crap myrtle / lagerstroemia can grow in pots and how many inches pots
Absolutely! Crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia) can be grown in pots, and they do quite well! For optimal growth, choose a pot that's at least 18-24 inches in diameter. This will give the roots enough room to spread. Just make sure to use a well-draining potting mix and provide plenty of sunlight. Happy planting!
Those branches got trimmed, are they able to grow root to become a separate tree?
Are you asking if they can be propagated? If so, yes, they can be propagated.
was this a pre valentines day pruning? what zone are you and date of the video please.
This filmed Jan. 2nd, 2020. We are located in Fayetteville, NC (zone 8a).
I did not trim my crape myrtles after the winter. Everything is re growing from underneath and now looks like a big bush. How can I fix this so it continues to look like tree, not a bush? Thank you.
Hi, there. Find the main trunk or trunks if it is multi-stem and prune the other "suckers" off at the ground. Suckers are what pop up from the soil line but are not the main trunk(s).
@@greenbiznurserylandscaping3960 what if there is nothing growing from the main trunks. They’re brown and crispy.
Is mine dead?
The wood is dry
April in Mississippi
Planted last summer
It was doing good!
Just sprouts at bottom!
“ natchez”
White blooms $75.00!!!!
Hey, there! You said the wood is dry. Is that the case on the middle of the trunk and then on the branches?
The awesome thing about crape myrtles is they can come back fro the ground. Which sounds like you already have that going on. The root ball may still be alive.
@@greenbiznurserylandscaping3960 yes it’s coming up at the root…but it was an 9ft $75.00 tree! I want what it was! Is it dead? I kept snapping off and snapping off and it seemed dead,i didnt want to keep snapping if it is alive
@@greenbiznurserylandscaping3960 I didn’t snap the trunk in case it was still alive. Dadgummet…. I don’t want to start over with tiny shoots at the bottom! This tree is on a busy street next to road and sidewalk in front of the building,! If it doesn’t come back I ain’t planting another crepe myrtle there. I’ll find a tree. Canapy can’t be over 20ft
Hi, even in NC it get cold. Should I moved the plant indoor?
What plant is it?
Thanks for this
No problem!!
Thx for seed pod 🙏 tip!! $$$
You bet!
Can cuttings last a few days before planting. On mail transit.? THANKS
Yes, typically, as long as they are wrapped in wet paper towel. Or something else keep them from drying out.
How do I make sure mine grows straight?
Staking can always help a plant grow a bit straighter. You can use a single stake in the ground tie to the trunk if the lean isn't too severe. If the lean is severe, you will have to use a staking system where the tree is being pulled my cables in different directions. These cables are placed in the ground.
Should have moved it away from the other trees ,that way we could have got a full view of the tree you pruned
Thank you for the input. I will definitely do that the next time around!
Aren't these potted too deep with no showing root flare?
Are you referring to the level at which they are potted in the pot?
That wasn't crape murder, but it seemed a little like crape assault and battery.
Shots fired! Just kidding! Thanks for the laugh!
I wish you would have taken the tree out by itself, it's getting drowned out by the other trees to see exactly what your doing. TY
Thank you for the recommendation! We will do better next time! 💚
I learned something new ...so u cut off all those pods in order to get more bloom. My tree is 20 feet high and wide... I would never be able to get halfway to the top to get rid of those pods, even with proper tools. Those ' things' that your getting rid of at the base of your plant are suckers. You can root them, but you knew that didn't you?
Hello. Yes we know that those are suckers! 😊 And we actually propagate them in our prop houses in the wholesale nursery. They grow like a champ!