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- Q.Crepe Myrtle Trees - when do they bloom? my trees are not looking good they look like they are dead. nothing is blooming and ...
- Q.Crape Myrtle - i have a crape myrtle that accidently got hit with a tractor and copped the tree 2 foot from the ...
- Q.Crape Myrtle - My Crepe Myrtles have a thin dusty looking film on them. We recently pruned them and they are coming back ...
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Anonymous on
April 27, 2017Q.Crape Myrtle
I bought a potted crape myrtle that has 5 stems that are 1" to 1 1/2" in diameter each. I don't know whether 5 trees growing so close together is a good idea for the long run. Can they be separated safely? They have probably been growing together in this big plastic pot for a long time
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 27, 2017A.This is the appropriate growing pattern for Crepe Myrtle.
Do not attempt to separate the branching.Here are some articles that will refresh you on growing and caring for Crepe Myrtle.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crepe-myrtle/crepe-myrtle-care.htm
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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- Asked by
Anonymous on
April 27, 2017Q.crepe myrtle trees
when do they bloom? my trees are not looking good they look like they are dead. nothing is blooming and looks like just sticks and dead buds from last year.. any help you can give me. Thank you
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 28, 2017A.Crepe Myrtle are quite late to leaf out in the spring.
Here are some articles that will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crepe-myrtle/crepe-myrtle-not-leafing-out.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crepe-myrtle/crepe-myrtle-not-blooming.htm
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therbo12 on
April 28, 2017
patterson , louisianaQ.crape myrtle
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?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 2, 2017A.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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gsummers on
May 2, 2017
78746Q.Crape Myrtle
My Crepe Myrtles have a thin dusty looking film on them. We recently pruned them and they are coming back nicely, but they do have this dusty film. It is like a powder. It is not the dark film that I read about.
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Downtoearthdigs on
May 3, 2017A.It sounds like they have Powdery Mildew.
This link has information on how to treat this fungus.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/get-the-cure-for-powdery-mildew.htm
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Anonymous on
May 21, 2017Q.crepe myrtle
the leaves on my crepe myrtle are turning red
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 21, 2017A.This sounds like Cercospora leaf spot. It can be caused by damp weather or excessive rains or watering.
Rake and remove all infected leaves that have dropped.
Long term this is not detrimental to the Crepe Myrtle.By the time you see the issue with the leaves, it's really to late to treat the fungus.
Fungicides are not effective on treating leaf spot.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crepe-myrtle/crepe-myrtle-tree-problems.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/cercospora-leaf-spot.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crepe-myrtle/crepe-myrtle-care.htm
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nancyscott928 on
May 24, 2017
Yuma, Arizona 85364Q.Crape Myrtle
I recently won a packet of Crepe Myrtle seeds and don't know if they will grow in our area. I live in Yuma, Arizona. We have already reached 110 degrees here this month. If they will grow here, how do I go about planting the seeds? There are 60+ seeds in the packet. Should I plant them in large pots or in the ground or both? I will anxiously await your response. Thank you, Nancy Scott
Answered by
DLarum on
May 25, 2017
Certified ExpertA.These articles should help
http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crepe-myrtle/crepe-myrtle-care.htm
http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crepe-myrtle/how-to-propagate-crepe-myrtle-trees.htmWas this answer useful?00- Asked by
gencandance on
May 26, 2017
Boulder creek calif. zone 9Q.Crep Myrtle tree
I have a young crepe myrtle tree in full sun. It has developed a white moldy looking substance only on upper most new leaves. We live in zone 9. I have a drought resistant garden. There are small stones under tree that acts as a cover to retain moisture. No flowers yet. I sprayed it with deer defense.??? Thank you for your help! Genevieve
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 27, 2017A.It sounds like your tree has Powdery Mildew.
These links will help you.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/get-the-cure-for-powdery-mildew.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crepe-myrtle/crepe-myrtle-tree-problems.htm
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