How can I get rid of all of the runners from the trunk of the wax myrtles?
Root disturbances will result in sending out runners from these plants.
Cut away these shoots as soon as you see them.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/wax-myrtle/wax-myrtle-care.htm
http://lee.ifas.ufl.edu/Hort/GardenPubsAZ/wax_myrtle.pdf
Can the roots of a wax myrtle damage the foundation of my house if planted too close? How far from the house should they be planted? Thanks Ray Love (brlove@comporium.net)
The Wax Myrtle has a non invasive root system.
Depending on the mature size of the tree, the distance it is set from the house will control the amount of shade given in a certain area. A tree 50 feet high with a 30-foot spread will cast a shadow equal to the tree height at 3 to 4 p.m. in midsummer. But in winter, the shadow at the same time of day will be 120 feet long. To get the most useful shade on the house at a practical distance, place the tree 15 to 20 feet from the house. Small trees may be planted closer than 15 feet, but large trees should be planted 20 feet or more away from the house.
I live in Houston and didn't have time to trim long stem growth off my wax myrtle this spring or summer, so it's looking unkept and crazy. I want to trim those long sprouting stems back for a pretty look this fall, and it is now late August early September. Will it hurt my shrub if I do this now?
Wax myrtle can be pruned at any time of year, so now is a fine time. This site has some great advice for pruning shrubs:
https://chatham.ces.ncsu.edu/2015/02/pruning-trees-and-shrubs-2/
We just planted four wax myrtles. We loosened soil around location, added cow manure and fertilized. They are 4 to 5'. The existing leaves look burned. Are they just in shock from being planted?
Wax myrtle roots do not like to be disturbed. Burned leaves may be a sign of shock. Also, it sounds like you gave them a double dose of nitrogen by using both fertilizer and cow manure. There may be an element of fertilizer burn to the leaf issue. Water the plants very well to get some of the nitrogen to leach out. Newly planted trees/shrubs shouldn't receive lots of nitrogen. The plant needs to first focus on root establishment (phosphorus, potassium and time) before being expected to send up new green growth (nitrogen). Otherwise, the immature root system can't support the new growth . If your problem persists, please write again and include a picture if you can.
I have wax myrtles that are 10 feet tall and we want to cut them back to 6 feet. when is the best time to cut back? Can we cut in late January in eastern nc? .
Normally, wax myrtles are pruned after flowering. If you mind sacrificing this spring's flowers, you can prune on Valentine's Day in N.C. There is a good tutorial on how to prune correctly from NCSU here: https://chatham.ces.ncsu.edu/2015/02/pruning-trees-and-shrubs-2/
In zone 7 when is the best time of the year to plant.
You can plant in spring or fall.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/wax-myrtle/wax-myrtle-care.htm
Hello Team, I have some seeds of Bayberry from China and want to sow in Pakistan. Would you please guide me about the process of "Stratification". Does the following stratification works? "Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours" or do i have to use "cold stratify for 90 days" method. Regards
Yes these will need stratification. You are correct. Here is a link that will give you more information: http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.620.2452&rep=rep1&type=pdf