Crape Myrtle
Crape Myrtle
Propagating Crape Myrtle from root cuttings
How to root cuttings from Crape Myrtle, first select a stem for cutting. In early Fall, choose a stem for Crape Myrtle propagation that is at least 6 inches long, and is old growth cut the flower off.
Once you have selected a stem to propagate Crape Myrtle, take a sharp pair of shears and cut the stem off just below a leaf node. A leaf node is where a set of leaves will be growing. The Crape Myrtle cutting should be at least 6 inches long, snip the cutting from the stem.
Strip all leaves from the cutting, dip the end of the cutting in rooting hormone. Rooting hormone will increase the chances of successfully propagating Crape Myrtle, place the cutting into damp potting soil. Place the pot in a sheltered location out of direct sunlight. Check the Crape Myrtle cutting every few days to make sure the soil is still damp. In about 2-4 weeks, the cutting will be rooted and your Crape Myrtle propagation will be complete. That is all you need to know about how to propagate Crape Myrtles. With a little effort and care, you can start propagating Crape Myrtle for your landscapes or for friends and family.
Lagerstroemia indica, Crape Myrtle
Crape Myrtles are perfect flowering shrubs for adding color to your landscapes in areas where space is a premium. Plant near powerlines or row your driveway with these flowering crape myrtles that can bloom for up to 120 days throughout the spring and summer. Not only are these crape myrtle trees a colorful addition to your lawn, but they are easy to grow. The deciduous crape myrtle is among the longest blooming trees in existence with flowering periods lasting from 60-120 days. Crape myrtles come in heights as short as 18 in (46 cm) and as tall as 40 ft (12 m). Leaves are alternate and smooth, but leaf size depends on variety. Flowers are borne in summer in big showy clusters and come in white and many shades of pink, purple, lavender and red. These woody perennials grow four to six feet during growing season.
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V. Jiles, Jiles Bros. Nursery, Nashville TN
Will the crape myrtle tree grow in Ohio?
When googled most sites said ok 6-9 zone. Ohio is in zone 6. Ask local grower.
The correct form of a Crape Myrtle