How to propagate crepe myrtle bushes

Question

How do I propagate a crepe myrtle bush and a mock orange bush? I have a very old bush of each and would like to start a new one of each. Thanks for any help you can give me.

Answer 1

Here is an article that will instruct you on how to propagate creeping myrtle:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crepe-myrtle/how-to-propagate-crepe-myrtle-trees.htm

Mock orange can be propagated by taking hardwood cuttings starting in fall, or softwood cuttings in the spring. Instructions on how to root cuttings can be found here:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/how-to-root-cuttings-from-various-shrubs-bushes-and-trees.htm

Happy gardening!