Peculiar Stunted Growth on a Crepe Myrtle Tree

Question

I have two crepe myrtle trees that don’t seem to be able to send out new growth more than a 1/4 of an inch. When I cut into the limb, it appears as though the outside bark is alive, but the inside seems to be dry and dead. I have already dug one up but keep on hoping that I can save the other one. Got any solutions?

Answer 1

This article will help determine if the tree is still alive: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/how-to-tell-if-a-plant-is-dead-and-how-to-recover-an-almost-dead-plant.htm