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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    December 14, 2015
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    Spanish Moss is better left to grow on larger trees.
    It is generally a matter of physically removing the Moss, you don't have to remove all of it, just give the tree some assistance.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crepe-myrtle/crepe-myrtle-not-blooming.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    December 17, 2015
    A.

    A nice sunny location is the perfect spot for a Crepe Myrtle Tree.

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

    Your tree should be dormant before transplanting.
    The root ball should be 12" for every inch of trunk diameter.
    The root ball depth should be 6" for every inch of trunk diameter.

    Use sharp tools for removing the root ball. Sharp cuts are better then tears in the roots.
    Move the tree to it's new planting location quickly without delay.
    Do not add amendments to the new hole.
    Do not fertilize until the tree is established in it's new location. This can be 1 year for each inch of trunk diameter.
    Mulch well with hardwood mulch and water through the winter months.

    No matter how carefully you take on this process, it can be difficult to transplant a Crepe Myrtle.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    January 4, 2016
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    February is a good time to prune the tree in it's dormancy.
    Don't be to quick to prune your tree, often a Crepe Myrtle does beautifully without pruning.
    Here are some links that will give you more information and help you.

    https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep399
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crepe-myrtle/pruning-crepe-myrtle-trees.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crepe-myrtle/best-crepe-myrtle-pruning-time-when-to-prune-crepe-myrtle.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    February 1, 2016
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    This sounds like a ball moss which is an epiphytic plant, like spanish moss, that attaches itself to a host for support.

    It can interfere with photosynthesis if it gets to heavy and can weaken the tree.
    I would remove the moss by hand to help ensure the tree gets plenty of sunshine and air circulation.
    You can have the tree sprayed with a fungicide treatment that is specialized for this type of moss.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 15, 2016
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    Here is an article that will help you.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crepe-myrtle/crepe-myrtle-not-leafing-out.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 29, 2016
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    Here is a link that will give you information about the root system.

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

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 8, 2016
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    Die back that starts at the top could be a sign that your crepe myrtle sustained some kind of cold injury. I know that Florida did have some cold spells this year. But, let's confirm that. I recommend that you conduct a scratch test on your crepe myrtle. Scratch the outer bark of a major trunk near the top with a fingernail or a knife. If you don't see a green layer underneath then your tree is dead from at least the scratch up. Keep scratching lower and lower until you see green.

    Another possibility is that you are under-watering your crepe myrtle. You mentioned watering it "occasionally". If the soil feels dry to the touch, I would definitely water it. Young crepe myrtle trees in particular have more water requirements than their mature counterparts, which are usually drought-resistant.

    For more information on crepe myrtle trees, please visit the following link:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crepe-myrtle/tips-to-grow-crepe-myrtles-in-containers.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crepe-myrtle/crepe-myrtle-care.htm

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