Help with my Muskogee Crepe Myrtle tree
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Muskogee Crepe Myrtle Looks Dead Need Help!
Comments (13)I don't think mine is alive...Planted it at about 6 feet tall 2 summers ago...came out of dormancy and bloomed beautifully last summer...I'll wait a bit longer! I will buy another and try again! This past winter was exceptionally harsh so hopefully we won't have another like that any time soon! I love the Muskogee...but does anyone have any thoughts on perhaps the pink ones are heartier? Everyone in my neighborhood has white or pink which is why I went with the purple! lol...appreciate any feedback! :)...See MoreCrepe myrtle tree help!
Comments (6)From my observations dealing with crapemyrtles that don't do well after planting. 1. Be sure it's getting enough water. Crapes are water hogs when getting established. With regular watering (light and frequent) you'll notice they can go longer without water as the season goes on. 2. Be sure it's not planted too deep. I've seen too many trees that are planted or mulched up on top of the root ball. The root ball should be visible after planting, and above the ground about a couple of inches. As little as an inch of soil on top of the roots can be detrimental to crapes. 3. As stated above, amendments don't do any good unless used on large areas, such as the whole yard or beds. I don't necessarily buy into the spring and fall planting only. The truth is, if planted correctly and sufficient irrigation provided, summer plantings will see very fast root growth. Too many people think that since they planted in the spring or fall, they can afford to not irrigate or only do it sporadically. Obviously, if you live in an area that have definite wet and dry seasons, you plant in the wet season. However, locations that receive regular rainfall on average from month to month, plantings can be done year round, unless the ground is frozen or the plant species requires a specific time. In the case of crapemyrtles, mid-spring through the end of August is the optimum planting period. There are now some recommendations by some growers/researchers to not plant crapes after September 1, since it supposedly increases the risk of cold injury the following winter (that can be said for any borderline cold hardy plant in your planting zone)....See MoreMuskogee Crepe Myrtle
Comments (2)Yes, my Crepe myrtles are blooming as are others in my area. Sorry, I am not specifically familiar with Muskogee, but I would suppose that your plant is still establishing itself and just not ready for blooming this year. It will probably bloom next year. My variety is Zuni (lavender flowers) and was a bit late itself I believe because I moved them in May. I wouldn't worry despite the lack of blooms for the season. Good luck!...See MoreHelp with my Natchez Crepe Myrtle?
Comments (1)I staked one once. It did help. Removed the stake a year or three later....See More- 3 years agolast modified: 3 years ago
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