New Subscriber! Indeed, you've made the process super simple and easy to follow! your step-by-step guidance is prefect for anyone looking to propagate crape myrtles. Thanks for sharing your expertise!
I pulled a couple of sucker roots from my sister's crepe myrtle and put them in pots with soil. They seem to be doing well. I plan to plant them just not sure when. Im in 7B.
Is the white crepe Myrtle the one that is so fragrant? I have some old crepe Myrtle trees that have the purple flowers but they aren’t fragrant. Thank you for your video and tutorial.
@ruthavila7663 Absolute best time to do this is when crepe myrtle are flushing out new growth and before they have begun to flower, but myrtle is pretty easy to get growing from cutting at most other times as well. You do not necessarily have to cover the cuttings as long as you can stay on top of keeping the moisture level correct and prevent the cuttings from drying out before they root.
Crepe Myrtle will root from older wood, but I would not use the same method of 2 to 3 inch cuttings but rather 6"+ cuttings if using that type of wood for a greater success rate. Due to making such small cuttings, the success rate is higher with green or new wood when smaller. The new green wood usually turns brown when about to bloom or once already bloomed.
"This year" branches are best to root before they bloom as they will begin developing the brown "bark" soon after. The cutting will root, but shorter cuttings of green root more readily. Go ahead and give it a go. Crepe Myrtle roots easily either way, but green roots more readily in shorter cuttings.
Looking forward to trying this. I live in Natchez, MS & everyone pronounces it differently, but most say “Natchiz” like the Native Natchez Tribe. Heck, I’ve lived here half a decade & the privileged people still treat me like I’m a tourist in my own city. Dude if you ever visit Natchez - sometimes it’s fun to say things wrong on purpose just to mess with them. 😂
Cool video. How long does it take to root them and transplant them into a larger pot? I've seen some amazing dark purple ones on a main street near my neighborhood. I can get some cuttings off of it, but I was wondering how long it takes to get roots? Thx!
Thanks! It takes about 1 month for the cuttings to take root well. At that point, you can transplant them to trade 1 gallon pots. I usually allow them to grow out in the 1 gallons for a good few months before transplanting into the ground. Thanks for asking! Good luck on your variety collecting!
New Subscriber! Indeed, you've made the process super simple and easy to follow! your step-by-step guidance is prefect for anyone looking to propagate crape myrtles. Thanks for sharing your expertise!
@@leonilaolivares9771 Thank you for the kind words! Happy crape myrtling!!!
I pulled a couple of sucker roots from my sister's crepe myrtle and put them in pots with soil. They seem to be doing well. I plan to plant them just not sure when. Im in 7B.
Yep! It's that easy! Do you know what variety it is?
By far the best video I have seen on how to start them! Guess what I'm going to do! Thanks and yes, I subscribed. ;)
Thank you for the kind comment! I'm glad the video was helpful! Happy propagating fellow gardener!!!
I agree! The best video I’ve seen on you tube about propagating crepe Myrtle’s . How long do you typically wait before putting them in the ground ?
Is the white crepe Myrtle the one that is so fragrant? I have some old crepe Myrtle trees that have the purple flowers but they aren’t fragrant. Thank you for your video and tutorial.
@@rebeccadees2300 Yes, there are a few varieties that are fragrant, but Natchez is one of them.
Try growing from seeds is fun! 😂
It's in the plans in an attempt to find the elusive orange or yellow variety.
When is the best time to do this? Is it necessary to cover?
@ruthavila7663 Absolute best time to do this is when crepe myrtle are flushing out new growth and before they have begun to flower, but myrtle is pretty easy to get growing from cutting at most other times as well. You do not necessarily have to cover the cuttings as long as you can stay on top of keeping the moisture level correct and prevent the cuttings from drying out before they root.
@@TheMarkhamGardens thank you so much for this helpful info and for replying so fast.
@ruthavila7663 Your very welcome!
Where in southeast Texas are you located? I live in that area also.
@@rebeccadees2300 The Markham Gardens is located in Colmesneil.
@@TheMarkhamGardens I’m in the Mid County area.
Do you propagate mimosa trees the same way?
@rebeccadees2300 Yes you can , however I use a 4" to 6" piece when propagating mimosa instead of the tray method.
Does the stem have to be green? All the branches that we have are this year branches but they are brownish.
Crepe Myrtle will root from older wood, but I would not use the same method of 2 to 3 inch cuttings but rather 6"+ cuttings if using that type of wood for a greater success rate. Due to making such small cuttings, the success rate is higher with green or new wood when smaller.
The new green wood usually turns brown when about to bloom or once already bloomed.
Great question!
@@TheMarkhamGardens even if the branches are from this year? Thanls
"This year" branches are best to root before they bloom as they will begin developing the brown "bark" soon after. The cutting will root, but shorter cuttings of green root more readily. Go ahead and give it a go. Crepe Myrtle roots easily either way, but green roots more readily in shorter cuttings.
Looking forward to trying this. I live in Natchez, MS & everyone pronounces it differently, but most say “Natchiz” like the Native Natchez Tribe. Heck, I’ve lived here half a decade & the privileged people still treat me like I’m a tourist in my own city. Dude if you ever visit Natchez - sometimes it’s fun to say things wrong on purpose just to mess with them. 😂
What type of soil are you using?
The video about the soil I use is right here!😁 ua-cam.com/video/rkTL-kOpZaE/v-deo.htmlsi=Mjwe3zpMsDmPA5mf
Cool video. How long does it take to root them and transplant them into a larger pot? I've seen some amazing dark purple ones on a main street near my neighborhood. I can get some cuttings off of it, but I was wondering how long it takes to get roots? Thx!
Thanks! It takes about 1 month for the cuttings to take root well. At that point, you can transplant them to trade 1 gallon pots. I usually allow them to grow out in the 1 gallons for a good few months before transplanting into the ground. Thanks for asking! Good luck on your variety collecting!