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Q.crape myrtle

Zone patterson , louisiana | therbo12 added on April 27, 2017 | Answered

i have a crape myrtle that accidently got hit with a tractor and copped the tree 2 foot from the ground. It has new
sprouts but will the main trunks still grow tall?

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Downtoearthdigs
Answered on May 2, 2017

Essentially your Crepe Myrtle has been 'topped' or severely pruned.
It will grow though it may not be a pretty specimen.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crepe-myrtle/crepe-myrtle-care.htm

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