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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 25, 2017
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    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.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 29, 2017
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    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/

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  • Answered by
    MichiganDot on
    October 29, 2017
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    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.

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  • Answered by
    MichiganDot on
    January 22, 2018
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    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/

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 20, 2018
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    You can plant in spring or fall.

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

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 23, 2018
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    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

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