All About Crape Myrtles

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Austin is an expert about many things, and Crape Myrtles are no exception! If you've always wanted to know how to select, grow, and care for these colorful shrubs, this video is for you.
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@jeansurowiec6929 3 ай бұрын

Planted a forest of crepe myrtles on south side of house. Love them in winter also for their bark. When stems are pruned, i save them to build a bench.

@batesnursery 3 ай бұрын

A bench! Brilliant

@ks1517 8 ай бұрын

Great presentation. Great speaker. 👍

@monicaaltmannnylicensedrea1266 11 ай бұрын

I also had a freeze that killed mine in Long Island NY quite a few years ago, I cut it all back to the ground thinking it was totally dead. After a few years it came back to life! I wish I’d seen your video before so I’d have known to prepare better!

@wk4240 8 ай бұрын

What you did was good - cutting back all the dead growth. The roots just needed time to reestablished. 👍

@texas1852 Ай бұрын

I am in Southwest Washington - the Pacific Northwest. We are growing zone 8b and they love it here!

@elizabeth5549 2 ай бұрын

Crape myrtle are popular in the DMV. I had a variety in DC and I have a variety in MD now. Very beautiful tough trees

@batesnursery 2 ай бұрын

You're right, they are resilient!

@donnag3482 22 күн бұрын

@@batesnurserypoolesville yes.

@patti-anngracia2791 11 ай бұрын

Wow loved all the info you shared. Thank U. I can't wait to get me some Crape Myrtle :P

@jmaegm Жыл бұрын

Very good video thanks for being so thorough

@FromMyHeartToYoursMJ Ай бұрын

Sad to lose❤

@bethjohnson8234 Жыл бұрын

Great information

@shellyash7592 9 ай бұрын

Very informative....I just bought one and I live in zone 6

@sammysworld5485 10 ай бұрын

Hi Austin. This was a great comprehensive info on Crepe Myrtle. Hope you can do another up to date version with Any new variety on the market. I’m interested in planting a semi-dwarf which only gets 8-12 ft tall.

@donnag3482 22 күн бұрын

I just got some 1st edition plum magic .Absolutely love.Twight magic nice.Look at the magic series.

@gardeningjunkie2267 Жыл бұрын

I live in zone 7A NJ, lots of crape myrtles grow and thrive here. My favorite are the Black Diamond crape myrtles.

@batesnursery Жыл бұрын

Zone 7a in Nashville here too, we're always amazed to see Z7 make that turn up the Coastal Plain, so neat!

@monicaaltmannnylicensedrea1266 11 ай бұрын

Is that a color or a brand?

@gardeningjunkie2267 11 ай бұрын

It's a brand but I see now the Proven Winners Center Stage crape myrtles too now, all over in my area. They have a very similar look. @@monicaaltmannnylicensedrea1266

@beverlypatterson Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed your video and you covered all the areas that I had concerns. What is insane that I bought three Tuscarora Crape Myrtle and the ticket said it will grow 15x15 feet as tall but I am hearing they get 25x20 feet tall as wide. I am glad that I planted them in an area that they can grow freely. Yes, we should make sure we plant Crapes where they need to grow. I will be visiting Bates nursery soon! Thanks

@batesnursery Жыл бұрын

If there's one sure thing, plants love to grow! Some tags might list the plant's size after 10 years. We all know they can keep growing after that!

@donnag3482 22 күн бұрын

Google the mature size

@1953EFAN 9 ай бұрын

My crepe myrtle has some greenish spots that look like a kind of fungus on the lower part of bark. What is this and how can I get rid of it?

@marleykathyjanasmadea1477 11 ай бұрын

We have Crepe Myrtles that have been planted 2 years ago and are flowering beautifully. Our issue is that the flowers are so heavy and we have had a lot of wind they are bending far down and I am afraid the tree will split. Should I just cut off the heavy flowers? Your video was great..

@batesnursery 8 ай бұрын

They will be fine, we haven't heard of crape myrtle stems breaking from their flowers. They naturally have a fountain shape to them from that happening. You certainly can cut the blooms off if you feel, however, at such a young age the stems will get stronger every year.

@barbiegoodman9476 Жыл бұрын

Good Afternoon, I have 2 red crepe mrytles that I got from a store that they thought was dead. But amazingly they have started sprouting leaves. Can I plant them in the ground now without causing trauma to them.

@batesnursery Жыл бұрын

Yes, if you can wait just a little longer it's nearing the best time to plant. Cooler temperatures make it easier on the plant to get established!

@denisewyatt1877 Жыл бұрын

I planted 4 of them last year around November in Zone 7A and they all came back and put on a ton of growth and blooms this year. Just throw some Biotone Starter fertilizer when you plant, it will provide root growth.

@Hawaiiansurfa Ай бұрын

Would you suggest them to be grown in between evergreen if I’m putting them on a hedge?

@batesnursery Ай бұрын

Sounds like that would be a good idea!

@johnny.angels Жыл бұрын

Just a quick question. I love Crepe Myrtles so i bought 5 bareroot varieties of a pink variety. Two of them leafed out but the other three no leafs or growth. The trunks have some green underneath the bark. So i keep watering them and hope for the best. Just wondering why its not leafing out? Thank you for your time.

@batesnursery Жыл бұрын

That seems strange. Were they planted in a full-sun area?

@johnny.angels Жыл бұрын

@@batesnursery yes they were. Planted at the sametime. During their dormant stage. I am baffled.

@batesnursery Жыл бұрын

@@johnny.angels Wow! If you'd like Austin to address it, you can email us at info@batesnursery.com with a good contact (phone or email) and he will follow up. He would need more info and possibly photos to see what might have happened.

@texaspatty4697 Жыл бұрын

@@johnny.angels This kind of story makes me think that I should only buy my Crepes at a place that offers a warranty/guarantee. For my protection.

@johnny.angels Жыл бұрын

@@texaspatty4697 Always check their reviews. Even then you can get something out of the ordinary. Cheap is not always the way to go. Big box stores have a good amount of varieties. Plus a one year guarantee. Plus free shipping. That's a big plus these days.

@stevesharber96 Жыл бұрын

Mine had below zero and the stems except for one looks dead however this spring there are green sprouts now. Will it recover?

@batesnursery Жыл бұрын

The green sprouts are the recovery. If you don't see new growth above them, then those will eventually reach where the previous stems before. You should cut back the dead wood to let the new growth take its place.

@SeaStarGazer1111 3 ай бұрын

I’m in the Northeast and I have 5 dwarf Crape Myrtle’s on my property, All doing well. I do have an azalea in front of one and is dying due to aphid infestation. I definitely don’t want that transferring to my Crape Myrtle. Will Neem take out the aphids?

@batesnursery 3 ай бұрын

Neem oil will not work and could potentially damage the buds. High pressure water spray can take care of most of them. Acephate (systemic) is the most effective killer but also most toxic way to get rid of aphids and any bug that feeds on the blooms could be affected.

@susiechandler7968 Жыл бұрын

Can you plant crape myrtle in planters on the patio?

@batesnursery Жыл бұрын

Yes, though you’ll want to select a dwarf or semi dwarf variety so they won’t get so large. Pay attention to how dry it gets in summer and keep up with watering.

@GibbsJaneAnne Жыл бұрын

Has Bates produced a video of someone pruning crape myrtles correctly?

@batesnursery Жыл бұрын

We will put that on our to-do list!

@kimjackson8548 2 ай бұрын

I live in Kansas City, Mo. I just can't grow them, tried twice each time they don't grow back. Is this zone to cold for them to grow

@batesnursery Ай бұрын

Yes, that's the case. We're seeing a Zone 5-6 range for your area, and crape myrtles really like Zone 7 and above (ideally 8-9 to maintain long term mature sizes). For instance, even here in Nashville (Zone 7b) if we get temperatures in the low teens or single digits, we will see partial or complete dieback and the new succor growth has to replace the lost branches.

@kimcool6327 2 жыл бұрын

I am looking to make a hedge out of the crepe what is best?

@batesnursery Жыл бұрын

Dynamite is a bushier cultivar that you can maintain as a hedge, it gets mid-size 12-15ft without pruning.

@schultzestrength 2 жыл бұрын

Which dark foliage tree has the best deep red flowers?

@anthonygrieco5790 2 жыл бұрын

I have a midnight magic - out of all the dark folliage ones I have - up close these are the most impressive dark leaves, and they have really bright red flowers

@batesnursery Жыл бұрын

Check out Ebony Flame, it's a stunner!

@denisewyatt1877 Жыл бұрын

I have a Thunderstruck Rumblin’ Ruby Red and it’s very black with an almost glowing red flower. The Double Dynamite looks very black as well. Also the True Red from Black Diamond.

@joyce2403 Жыл бұрын

Can you leave a crepe Myrtle in a big pot?

@batesnursery Жыл бұрын

Yes, you can! You might have to keep them pruned back though and water them more frequently. Be sure to look at the tag of each plant to gauge the growth habit, You'll want one that stays 6-10ft tall. They appreciate some fertilizer in late Spring after they leaf out.

@user-ov7tm5xx7o 8 ай бұрын

Crepe Myrtle looks dead only one has leaves on it. What should I do?

@batesnursery 8 ай бұрын

Only one stem has leaves? If it hasn't rained in a while, go ahead and water the plant for a few minutes. Then wait until Spring when it begins to leaf back out. After observing growth, cut to the ground any stems that don't produce new leaves. If succors start to grow, you can encourage those to take their place. Of course, if it doesn't grow at all then it can be considered dead.

@_Sunmaker_ Жыл бұрын

Are there any new cultivars in the 20’ to 30’ range? It seem like all the new developments are dwarfs.

@dkbomb Жыл бұрын

All the new developments are small to accommodate and appeal to suburban housing where lots are getting smaller and smaller. Sometimes it's best to stick to the tried and true large cultivars like natchez, muskogee, red rocket, tuscarora. They can be amazing with proven hardiness and can get super showy with proper care and pruning technique.

@_Sunmaker_ 11 ай бұрын

I ended up buying a Miss Frances.