We just bought one of these trees for our front yard in Perth, Western Australia. This is the best video we have found on how to establish and look after it. Thank you :)
Thank you so much , we have a small back yard but need big shade so i think this is the one for us .Plus the white flowers are beautiful .Our Harorist told us not to plant any trees that would get bigger than a Chinese Maple ( big Green ones)I love those but want to mix it up and we live in Cali and it is hot here .I see this variety a lot and i dig them.Great info, thank you.
Great info. I'm planting one today! Had six big trees removed from backyard last year. I hated doing that but was afraid they would fall on the house when it gets windy. I really miss the shade they provided, but had to make that decision. So today I'm planting the Natchez. Miss my trees!
Thank you for the great information on the crepe myrtles. Could you please explain how to prune a mature crepe myrtle with many trunks to prevent splitting or losing the tree from butchering it. Thank you.
Thank you for speaking on pruning. I recently bought a little one for the sole purpose of letting it grow as much as it would, naturally! But how far away from the house is the recommended? Thank you!! They are truly beautiful.
That was a great and informative video. I recently purchased 2 Natchez Crepe Myrtles and planted at my folks home. Both have 5 trunks, about 4 feet tall. From your video, I shouldn't prune anything until winter, so thanks. I'll leave it alone till winter. I did notice at some commercial spots they are binding the trunks together at the base of the crepe myrtle. Some bound twice at the base and mid-height of the crepe myrtle. I suppose trying to form one trunk. Is this an option if you're looking to form a one trunk natchez crepe myrtle? Thanks for your help.
My home builder planted a crape myrtle that I believe is this one in video. U lightly mentioned the shrub that grows at the base. I currently have probably 5 or 6 pieces growing. I want a multi trunk crape myrtle. Should I let shrubs grow or cut them?
Erica Kountz I think 3-4 trunks make a nice Natchez. Look for the sturdiest ones and trim out the rest. Then just clean up all the new shoots when they develop and you will soon have a great tree.
I would have liked to have seen the trees from ground level to get an idea of the size and shape of tree which can’t be seen from looking at top of a tree.
I live in Scottsdale Arizona, just planted two white crep myrtles and was to,d to water every day for two weeks then every other day for two weeks, I’m afraid that will give it too much water and cause mold or root rot....suggestions?
I have one crape myrtle with white blooms just a 2ft away from foundation and wall, planted by the builder 4 years ago. Have to cut branches sometimes to avoid scrubbing with downspouts. Do you think transplanting the tree a 10 feet away will help sustain instead of cutting it down. Location : Raleigh, NC. 7B
The yard in my house doesn't drain the water too well so the ground tends to stay moist longer. Will this affect my crape myrtle in a significant way? Could I just water it less?
Jim I’m in zone 9B Florida and planting 2 Natchez and a Muskogee in my moms backyard. She has irrigation and I plan on using a mild fertilizer in the spring. About how long do you think it will take for these trees to start to develop that “tree” look? They are starting from 3 gallon pots. The Natchez have 8 inches of roots growing out of the holes in the bottom of the pot.
I have 4 crepe mrytles, 1 of each color, just very young, about 2 and a half foot tall each How far do I need to space them apart for proper growth? I have a white, pink, dark pink and a purple. The white one's leaves are greenish-red, like the one you are showing and the other 3 have dark purple leaves. When do I need to cut the stalk of the growth off if I want only 2 or 3 to a tree? There are alot of shoots with these Crepe's and 3 of them are spaced about 3 foot apart. Please answer as I'm new to these trees.
I bought 3 Natchez crepe myrtle from a nursery. All labeled White Natchez, but they bloomed pink... is this a soil/fertilizer thing, or were they mis labeled at the nursery?
Hello. I recently bought my neighbour’s natchez crape myrtle, i didnt know much about it until i watched your video. Their branches were tangled and it didnt have the vase form that it was supposed to. Can i do some pruning to it? It looked like the branches has been tied for a long time.
abigail baliling Focus on opening up the tree by removing branches that cross and rub each other or grow into the middle of the tree. You should have sturdy trunks 3-5 of them and a canopy that goes out naturally from those trunks. You’ll love it when its all cleaned up and gets a good year or two afterwards so it fills in just a little. And the flowers will be killer.
Hey Jim. Thanks a lot for your video on this beautiful Natchez Crape Myrtle. You mentioned that if I just want a mid-size crape myrtle to get the right variety for the height that I want. I've been hoping I could find a mid size, 6-12 ft. tall Natchez white variety though. Are there other white variety of Myrtle Tree that's mid-size? If none, is it possible to graft a Natchez branch to a mid-sized Myrtle Tree?
Very informative thank you, I do have a question? I have 15 crape myrtles in my property and two of them for some reason the branches seem to be alive but it’s already the month of May and there are no leaves on it, do you have any idea what it could be, or what can I do, I have already fertilized them .
Great information! Thanks. Buying one today. I'm in Texas and it's already very hot. Since I will be planting today, should I fertilize it too or just water?
Great video! What's the main difference between the Natchez and Sarah's Favorite trees? Which one drapes like an umbrella? Thanks, Btw I'm in zone 8b 😊
Hi Jim... I'm in coastal South Carolina- south of Beaufort. House we are in the prior owner planted crape myrtles in the wrong location- shade and large trees surrounding. Is it appropriate to prune now and transplant or do I need to wait to cooler temps? Thanks for your advice.
Jim, I have been watching all of your crape myrtle videos, and I have some questions! Can you put a video out on combining different sizes and colors of crape myrtles? For example, what would go with natchez, maybe catawba? Thanks.
In Texas when people cut their Crapes down (Crape Murder) every year I hate it! It looks terrible & we need the shade anyways! They’ll have them by parking lots where we could use the most shade 🤦♂️
What other types would you recommend for a small lot about 8' from the corner of my house? Are there any smaller ones that have the pretty trunks like the Natchez ones? I'm in central MS.
I went ahead and got the Natchez although a smaller variety probably would have been better. I love the reddish bark and will put up with annual pruning to keep it in check. By time the trunk gets too big and looking weird.....I'll be ready for the retirement home or dead. Ha.
I live in 6b and have a large gorgeous white myrtle and have never really done anything to it.....I've been lucky! What time of year should I prune or take clippings if I want to try to shape it or take small cuttings to try to propagate? I would LOVE to be able to make some 'babies' from this to plant new ones in various parts of our huge yard. Thanks!
A great way for me to remember this is valentine's day. That's the day we prune all of ours. We have several varieties and they are all thriving. But anytime in late winter before it buds up or blooms. 💖
Jim, I have planted a young 8"natcheez really to close to my house, and a black diamond crepe, can I dig them both out and swap places with them without stunting or harming their growth? I have a small backhoe to take them out if I need to
Not sure if you took action or not, but i have successfully transplanted 4 crepes that were under six feet tall with no problems. I factor the success of the transplanting to moving them early spring and remembering that crepes have many roots that are only about six inches below soil and fan outward. I also waited until a good rain when the soil was soft to reduce root breakage.
Not sure if you meant 8' rather than 8'', but either way if you consider the steps i took to transplant, then i think the transplant could be successful regardless of how large the plant is/was
Wish someone would make a dwarf natchez, or even a semi-dwarf natchez. Beautiful trees. It's a shame the Acoma has such a different branch structure that weeps and looks like crap compared to the majestic nature of the natchez.
My Crepe Myrtles look shrub like. I bought them from you at the market, at the time you told me to cut back to 3 main stems. I didn't do it because they looked so nice I didn't want to trim back. Now it's 2 years later, Is it too late to trim back to get a more tree like appearance? Or do I need to wait until late winter, early spring?
You could plant 12 months out of the year, but if you plant them when they are in flower I would take the flowers off. It is hard for the plant to root in and flower.
@@JimPutnam Thank you... My son n law and myself are in disagreement of when to plant. I just had 16 I believe Natchez crepes given to me. They had been left in an abondoned nursery and in bad shape... I nursed them back to life and have started planting them. They are doing beautifully. I gave my daughter 2 of them and he told her it is not the right time to plant and is waiting till late November....BTW - Love your videos...
Hi Jim!!! When I Purchased My Home In 2002. I Had No Idea What These Plants Were. I Do Not Have A Big Place, Put The Folks Who Had Lived Here...Had Planted Five (5) Of These CrepeMyrtles. Some Are White And Some Are The Light Pink Color. Almost Every Year...My Flowers Do Not Come Out. I Had No Idea Why? I Thought It Was From Me...Not Watering Them, ( And That Could Be Part Of The Problem). I Never Knew To Prune, Nor Fertilize Them. I Did Do Some Pruning In Late Spring...Before Some Flowers Bloomed. However, The White Flowers Came Out Pretty Good On One Tree...But, Now, They’re Gone. What Could Had Scared Them Away? Finally, The Big Pink Tree Had Some Blooms Come Out This Month, And Also, They Look Scared, Weak Or Something Is Not Right. I Hate That All This Time, These Trees Have Not Been Getting The Care They Need...Yet Are Hardy...But Without Blooming Flowers. Sometimes, I Feel Like I’m In A Jungle...LOL...With All These Trees Around Me. I Guess They Serve Other Purposes e.g. Providing Shade Down Here In Texas. I Also Have An Enormous Ash Tree. Those Black Birds Have Become A Huge Problem For Me, Because Every Year They Come To Vacation, Nest And Crap Allover My Side Walk, Plants And Car....I Can’t Stand Them Things. I’m Seriously Thinking About Cutting The Ash Tree Down. Not To Mention All The Leaves And Green Dust (Pollen);They Produce Every Year. Any Advice You Can Help Me With...Will Be Greatly Appreciated! And Thank You Kindly In Advance!!!
I adore crape myrtles! Crape murder is a terrible thing! Every time I see it I want to choke the person who did it 😂😂😂 they look terrible when they have that done to them. The worst is the beautiful crape myrtle in one yard and the neighbor who hacks them down each year and has them looking like alien trees with flat top hair cuts. Terrible! Think of all of the landscaping budget that could be saved by leaving them alone!
Messiest tree ever! I planted 5 in my backyard…big mistake. Very messy trees, fall leaves can be sticky with sap that drips on everything. I had to remove two that went for the water pipes.
We just bought one of these trees for our front yard in Perth, Western Australia. This is the best video we have found on how to establish and look after it. Thank you :)
Well my brother, you have just blessed my socks off again. Explain extremely well. As usual I reckon.
Thanks for your video Me and my wife Just bought a Natchez crape myrtle today at Lowe's also a Camphor tree
my white crepe myrtle is huge ...i love it...it's about 25 feet tall and when the flowers fall off it looks like its snowing!!!
Lucky
How wide is the canopy?
I think this is the one I have 😍 mine is a single truck tree . With beautiful white flowers .
Thank you so much , we have a small back yard but need big shade so i think this is the one for us .Plus the white flowers are beautiful .Our Harorist told us not to plant any trees that would get bigger than a Chinese Maple ( big Green ones)I love those but want to mix it up and we live in Cali and it is hot here .I see this variety a lot and i dig them.Great info, thank you.
great stuff looking forward to more on myrtles. me and my wife think completely opposite on trimming them.
nice to meet you
I’m try to see if it will bonsai! I’ve got 2 seeds sprouted in 2 different seed trays.
Great info. I'm planting one today! Had six big trees removed from backyard last year. I hated doing that but was afraid they would fall on the house when it gets windy. I really miss the shade they provided, but had to make that decision. So today I'm planting the Natchez. Miss my trees!
Thank you for the great information on the crepe myrtles. Could you please explain how to prune a mature crepe myrtle with many trunks to prevent splitting or losing the tree from butchering it. Thank you.
Can this one lift or crack the concrete if planted 2 feet away?
Thank you for speaking on pruning. I recently bought a little one for the sole purpose of letting it grow as much as it would, naturally! But how far away from the house is the recommended? Thank you!! They are truly beautiful.
If I can plant it in the slope area pretty steep.
Thanks. Wen
That was a great and informative video. I recently purchased 2 Natchez Crepe Myrtles and planted at my folks home. Both have 5 trunks, about 4 feet tall. From your video, I shouldn't prune anything until winter, so thanks. I'll leave it alone till winter. I did notice at some commercial spots they are binding the trunks together at the base of the crepe myrtle. Some bound twice at the base and mid-height of the crepe myrtle. I suppose trying to form one trunk. Is this an option if you're looking to form a one trunk natchez crepe myrtle? Thanks for your help.
Fantastic.
My home builder planted a crape myrtle that I believe is this one in video. U lightly mentioned the shrub that grows at the base. I currently have probably 5 or 6 pieces growing. I want a multi trunk crape myrtle. Should I let shrubs grow or cut them?
This guy has never once answered one of my questions and I have noticed he doesn't answer anyone else either.😑
Erica Kountz I think 3-4 trunks make a nice Natchez. Look for the sturdiest ones and trim out the rest. Then just clean up all the new shoots when they develop and you will soon have a great tree.
I would have liked to have seen the trees from ground level to get an idea of the size and shape of tree which can’t be seen from looking at top of a tree.
I live in Scottsdale Arizona, just planted two white crep myrtles and was to,d to water every day for two weeks then every other day for two weeks, I’m afraid that will give it too much water and cause mold or root rot....suggestions?
Hi Jim how can I tell the difference between a Crepe Myrtle shrub & the tree variety?
What about the root system? Invasive?
I have one crape myrtle with white blooms just a 2ft away from foundation and wall, planted by the builder 4 years ago. Have to cut branches sometimes to avoid scrubbing with downspouts.
Do you think transplanting the tree a 10 feet away will help sustain instead of cutting it down.
Location : Raleigh, NC. 7B
Looking for something to grow next to the back patio and canopy to hell with shade. Narrow backyard. Was thinking of a single trunk version. Thoughts?
What do you mean by "foundation plant"
GOOD VIDEO.
I live in Grass Valley Ca. and deer here WILL eat these at least when they are small.. Just FYI
deer will eat almost anything when they are young.
How far apart would you recommend planting them from each other?
At my garden center they are 25 feet apart and touching now.
The yard in my house doesn't drain the water too well so the ground tends to stay moist longer. Will this affect my crape myrtle in a significant way? Could I just water it less?
Jim I’m in zone 9B Florida and planting 2 Natchez and a Muskogee in my moms backyard. She has irrigation and I plan on using a mild fertilizer in the spring. About how long do you think it will take for these trees to start to develop that “tree” look? They are starting from 3 gallon pots. The Natchez have 8 inches of roots growing out of the holes in the bottom of the pot.
Are they best propagated by seeds or cuttings?
Do you think it's a good idea to use crepe myrtles in arid climates? We get a lot of aphids here.
I have 4 crepe mrytles, 1 of each color, just very young, about 2 and a half foot tall each How far do I need to space them apart for proper growth? I have a white, pink, dark pink and a purple. The white one's leaves are greenish-red, like the one you are showing and the other 3 have dark purple leaves. When do I need to cut the stalk of the growth off if I want only 2 or 3 to a tree? There are alot of shoots with these Crepe's and 3 of them are spaced about 3 foot apart. Please answer as I'm new to these trees.
Planted 320 last year.
Whole sale 😉
I bought 3 Natchez crepe myrtle from a nursery. All labeled White Natchez, but they bloomed pink... is this a soil/fertilizer thing, or were they mis labeled at the nursery?
I planted white flower crape myrtle and absolutely love it! So don't prune? Or prune branches lightly? Thanks.
Just prune it lightly in the late winter to clean it up.
HortTube with Jim Putnam thank you!
Hello. I recently bought my neighbour’s natchez crape myrtle, i didnt know much about it until i watched your video. Their branches were tangled and it didnt have the vase form that it was supposed to. Can i do some pruning to it? It looked like the branches has been tied for a long time.
They can be pruned hard in the late winter. Just minor pruning this late in the summer.
thank you 😊.
abigail baliling Focus on opening up the tree by removing branches that cross and rub each other or grow into the middle of the tree. You should have sturdy trunks 3-5 of them and a canopy that goes out naturally from those trunks. You’ll love it when its all cleaned up and gets a good year or two afterwards so it fills in just a little. And the flowers will be killer.
Hey Jim. Thanks a lot for your video on this beautiful Natchez Crape Myrtle. You mentioned that if I just want a mid-size crape myrtle to get the right variety for the height that I want. I've been hoping I could find a mid size, 6-12 ft. tall Natchez white variety though. Are there other white variety of Myrtle Tree that's mid-size? If none, is it possible to graft a Natchez branch to a mid-sized Myrtle Tree?
Very informative thank you, I do have a question? I have 15 crape myrtles in my property and two of them for some reason the branches seem to be alive but it’s already the month of May and there are no leaves on it, do you have any idea what it could be, or what can I do, I have already fertilized them .
Great information! Thanks. Buying one today. I'm in Texas and it's already very hot. Since I will be planting today, should I fertilize it too or just water?
Great video! What's the main difference between the Natchez and Sarah's Favorite trees? Which one drapes like an umbrella? Thanks, Btw I'm in zone 8b 😊
Hi Jim... I'm in coastal South Carolina- south of Beaufort. House we are in the prior owner planted crape myrtles in the wrong location- shade and large trees surrounding. Is it appropriate to prune now and transplant or do I need to wait to cooler temps? Thanks for your advice.
Very helpful. 😎
Glad to hear it. Thanks for watching.
Will the Natchez grow in South Florida - zone 10A??
Do you ship cuttings or seeds internationally?
Jim, I have been watching all of your crape myrtle videos, and I have some questions! Can you put a video out on combining different sizes and colors of crape myrtles? For example, what would go with natchez, maybe catawba? Thanks.
Jim, you may have meant to respond to someone else's question - i was asking about groupings with different size and cololr?
Yes I goofed that up. Sorry. I a going to be doing a lot of layout and design videos going forward.
In Texas when people cut their Crapes down (Crape Murder) every year I hate it! It looks terrible & we need the shade anyways! They’ll have them by parking lots where we could use the most shade 🤦♂️
Will the Natchez
What other types would you recommend for a small lot about 8' from the corner of my house? Are there any smaller ones that have the pretty trunks like the Natchez ones? I'm in central MS.
I went ahead and got the Natchez although a smaller variety probably would have been better. I love the reddish bark and will put up with annual pruning to keep it in check. By time the trunk gets too big and looking weird.....I'll be ready for the retirement home or dead. Ha.
I live in 6b and have a large gorgeous white myrtle and have never really done anything to it.....I've been lucky! What time of year should I prune or take clippings if I want to try to shape it or take small cuttings to try to propagate? I would LOVE to be able to make some 'babies' from this to plant new ones in various parts of our huge yard. Thanks!
A great way for me to remember this is valentine's day. That's the day we prune all of ours. We have several varieties and they are all thriving. But anytime in late winter before it buds up or blooms. 💖
Jim, I have planted a young 8"natcheez really to close to my house, and a black diamond crepe, can I dig them both out and swap places with them without stunting or harming their growth? I have a small backhoe to take them out if I need to
Not sure if you took action or not, but i have successfully transplanted 4 crepes that were under six feet tall with no problems. I factor the success of the transplanting to moving them early spring and remembering that crepes have many roots that are only about six inches below soil and fan outward. I also waited until a good rain when the soil was soft to reduce root breakage.
Not sure if you meant 8' rather than 8'', but either way if you consider the steps i took to transplant, then i think the transplant could be successful regardless of how large the plant is/was
Thankyou, maybe I'll give it a go next early spring.
Wish someone would make a dwarf natchez, or even a semi-dwarf natchez. Beautiful trees. It's a shame the Acoma has such a different branch structure that weeps and looks like crap compared to the majestic nature of the natchez.
Do they provide any shade? I have a very sunny west facing house.
Did you watch the video?
@@LDSKIPPER1911 why cant you or someone just answer the question without a snarky comment
@@jills3649 drugs
They say the Natchez crape myrtle is fragrant, is this true?
Can you do sea green juniper and berkmans gold arbroviae
I will soon.
HortTube with Jim Putnam thanks!
My Crepe Myrtles look shrub like. I bought them from you at the market, at the time you told me to cut back to 3 main stems. I didn't do it because they looked so nice I didn't want to trim back. Now it's 2 years later, Is it too late to trim back to get a more tree like appearance? Or do I need to wait until late winter, early spring?
+Mariann Reid I would do it now
When is the best time to plant the Natchez in South Louisiana?
You could plant 12 months out of the year, but if you plant them when they are in flower I would take the flowers off. It is hard for the plant to root in and flower.
@@JimPutnam Thank you... My son n law and myself are in disagreement of when to plant. I just had 16 I believe Natchez crepes given to me. They had been left in an abondoned nursery and in bad shape... I nursed them back to life and have started planting them. They are doing beautifully. I gave my daughter 2 of them and he told her it is not the right time to plant and is waiting till late November....BTW - Love your videos...
Hi Jim!!! When I Purchased My Home In 2002. I Had No Idea What These Plants Were. I Do Not Have A Big Place, Put The Folks Who Had Lived Here...Had Planted Five (5) Of These CrepeMyrtles. Some Are White And Some Are The Light Pink Color.
Almost Every Year...My Flowers Do Not Come Out. I Had No Idea Why? I Thought It Was From Me...Not Watering Them, ( And That Could Be Part Of The Problem). I Never Knew To Prune, Nor Fertilize Them. I Did Do Some Pruning In Late Spring...Before Some Flowers Bloomed.
However, The White Flowers Came Out Pretty Good On One Tree...But, Now, They’re Gone. What Could Had Scared Them Away? Finally, The Big Pink Tree Had Some Blooms Come Out This Month, And Also, They Look Scared, Weak Or Something Is Not Right.
I Hate That All This Time, These Trees Have Not Been Getting The Care They Need...Yet Are Hardy...But Without Blooming Flowers. Sometimes, I Feel Like I’m In A Jungle...LOL...With All These Trees Around Me. I Guess They Serve Other Purposes e.g. Providing Shade Down Here In Texas.
I Also Have An Enormous Ash Tree. Those Black Birds Have Become A Huge Problem For Me, Because Every Year They Come To Vacation, Nest And Crap Allover My Side Walk, Plants And Car....I Can’t Stand Them Things. I’m Seriously Thinking About Cutting The Ash Tree Down. Not To Mention All The Leaves And Green Dust (Pollen);They Produce Every Year.
Any Advice You Can Help Me With...Will Be Greatly Appreciated! And Thank You Kindly In Advance!!!
. n z
OG Polton ,
I adore crape myrtles! Crape murder is a terrible thing! Every time I see it I want to choke the person who did it 😂😂😂 they look terrible when they have that done to them. The worst is the beautiful crape myrtle in one yard and the neighbor who hacks them down each year and has them looking like alien trees with flat top hair cuts. Terrible! Think of all of the landscaping budget that could be saved by leaving them alone!
Not deer proof😣
Messiest tree ever! I planted 5 in my backyard…big mistake. Very messy trees, fall leaves can be sticky with sap that drips on everything. I had to remove two that went for the water pipes.
could you publish something as useful and practical? oh i can’t imagined that
Excellent advice on Crape 'Murder' pruning- don't do it!