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  • Answered by
    drtreelove on
    September 20, 2018
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    Crape myrtle can be pruned anytime after flowering is finished, although most gardeners wait until they go dormant so as not to lose the green foliage. But it sounds like the neighbor went overboard with the radical crown reduction. It's not good for the tree to whack it so extremely, and definitely not conducive to natural form and beautly, but that's the way many people prune when they don't know any better or have been poorly informed. The tree won't likely die, and will probably put out new growth in the spring if it's adequately watered and fertilized.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 7, 2018
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    There could be several reasons for this. It may not be receiving enough water to bloom correctly. It could also have a pH issue, which can be solved with dolomitic lime. If this does not fix it, then I would recommend fertilizing with an all-purpose fertilizer.

    Here is an article with more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crepe-myrtle/crepe-myrtle-care.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    October 16, 2018
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    This method will be much more trouble than it is worth. This can work for cuttings that will normally root within a week, but anything longer than this will require quite a bit of care to keep alive to allow for rooting. There is a much more efficient way to take cuttings and ensure that they survive.

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

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  • Answered by
    drtreelove on
    October 14, 2018
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    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crepe-myrtle/crepe-myrtle-care.htm

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    drtreelove on
    October 14, 2018
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    With good soil fertility and water management.
    Deep water the area under the foliar crown and beyond, once a week if no rain. Let the soil dry in between waterings.
    Apply a complete organic fertilizer for flowering plants, like this example:
    https://www.domyown.com/dr-earth-total-advantage-rose-floral-fertilizer-p-9491.html

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 17, 2018
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    Unfortunately, I would have to agree. Although the root system is relatively shallow, you can expect %80 of that shrub to be underground, as the root system. That being said, this can displace a large amount of soil. This can cause breaking pipes, or leaks. Removing the shrub will be the only way to ensure that further damage is prevented.

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    drtreelove on
    November 7, 2018
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    It's risky. Even if it survived the cutting through the root ball, soil borne fungal infection could set in through the open wounds and advance through the root system and root crown in the longer term.
    Better not to take a chance in my opinion. Pruning of the multiple stems is a more conservative approach an safer.

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    December 5, 2018
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    Although these are not hurting the shrub, they are a sign that your tree may be injured or infected with something that is harmful.

    This article will give you more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/fungus-lichen/treatment-tree-lichen.htm

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