Are crepe myrtle trees slow in growth?

We planted a crepe myrtle tree 2 years ago and it doesn’t seem to have changed in size, branches, or trunk size.

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 03/18/2020 @ 12:19 am

Crape myrtles are normally fast growing trees/shrubs. You might do a soil sample to see if something is amiss there. They do need well-draining soil in full sun for the best performance. They don't need a lot of fertilization but prefer a soil pH of 5 to 6.5. Here are more growing tips:

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