How To Propagate Crepe Myrtle Trees

Take cuttings in spring or summer where they meet the main branch, about 6-8 inches (15-20 cm.) in length with about 3-4 nodes per cutting. Remove all the leaves except the last two or three. Although rooting hormone is not usually required, giving them a boost does make it easier to propagate crepe myrtle cuttings.

Can you root a crepe myrtle in water?
Can you propagate crepe myrtle from cuttings?
What happens if you don't prune crepe myrtles?
What month do you prune crepe myrtle trees?
Can you use Epsom salt on crepe myrtles?
How do you encourage the roots to grow from cuttings?
How fast do crape myrtle trees grow?
How long does it take for a crepe myrtle to grow?
How do you deadhead a crepe myrtle?
Why won't my crepe myrtles bloom?
Should crepe myrtles be cut back every year?
How late can you prune crepe myrtles?

Can you root a crepe myrtle in water?

Crape myrtle shoots root well under a variety of indoor and outdoor conditions, although it's not possible to root crape myrtle cuttings in water. For most home gardeners, it's best to root crape myrtle cuttings in pots so you can better control the growing conditions.

Can you propagate crepe myrtle from cuttings?

Crape myrtle is easily propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken during the growing season. June, July and August are excellent times to root cuttings. Take cuttings from new growth of the season, leaving three to four nodes per cutting and several leaves.

What happens if you don't prune crepe myrtles?

Flowers are not the only virtue of this tree. Many varieties have beautiful bark and growth habits that can be enjoyed all year if trees are not heavily pruned. This unsightly, ugly pruning known as crape murder is not recommended. Once it's done, it ruins the tree's graceful natural shape for the rest of its life.

What month do you prune crepe myrtle trees?

If you do choose to prune your crepe myrtles, pruning should take place in mid-February to avoid winter injury. Pruning should be done only to shape the tree; not to severely control plant height. Pruning is also not necessary for blooming.

Can you use Epsom salt on crepe myrtles?

Crape Myrtles bloom with a dose of Epsom Salts. Two: In order for your Crape Myrtle to bloom you may want to try this cocktail (for the Crape Myrtles, not you) Mixone tablespoon of Epsom Salts into one gallon of water and pour around the roots of the plant. Repeat for the others, using one gallon per plant.

How do you encourage the roots to grow from cuttings?

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Identify the location where you will snip your cutting from the main plant. ...
Carefully cut just below the node with a clean sharp knife or scissors. ...
Place the cutting in a clean glass. ...
Change out the water every 3-5 days with fresh room temperature water.
Wait and watch as your roots grow!

How fast do crape myrtle trees grow?

Growth Rate

This shrub grows at a fast rate, with height increases of more than 24" per year.

How long does it take for a crepe myrtle to grow?

This myrtle, like all myrtles, thrives in full sunlight and moist but well-draining soils. It has a maximum height of between 15 to 30 feet, which means it will take between about five to 10 years to reach maturity.

How do you deadhead a crepe myrtle?

To deadhead your crape myrtles, simply snip off the flower heads once the color begins to fade. If you aren't trying to encourage a second bloom, leave the blossoms alone and enjoy the lovely seed heads that follow.

Why won't my crepe myrtles bloom?

Crape myrtles planted in areas that receive less than six hours of direct sun do not get enough sunlight for adequate bloom development. – Variety. Some varieties don't flower as vigorously as others. Hybrid crape myrtles usually flower first.

Should crepe myrtles be cut back every year?

Growing Conditions

Also, crepe myrtles need minimal pruning. Some gardeners top them annually, but this ruins their natural shape and beauty. ... Only prune to shape trees or to take out any cross branching. In the winter, you can remove old seedpods by clipping the tips of branches.

How late can you prune crepe myrtles?

It's not too late to prune your crape myrtles now. While we consider late winter to be the ideal time to prune crape myrtles, now (early spring) is also OK for pruning them.