Dark Leaf Crepe Myrtle

These seed capsules usually ripen in the fall and can be collected, dried and saved for sowing in spring.To propagate crepe myrtle from seed, gently press the seeds into moistor composted soil using a regular sized pot or planting tray.

Crepe myrtle care to get rid of these problems can include a thorough overall spray ofLimit crepe myrtle care, especially pruning, to thinning when needed. Southern gardeners love their crepe myrtles for summer bloom, attractive,and limited crepe myrtle...

One is a natural style and the other is a formal style.A natural style of pruning will mostly address the limbs within the tree that may be keeping your crepe myrtle tree from putting on the best show it can.Things like inward growing branches, damaged...

But a new pest of crepe myrtle,, is thinning foliage, reducing blossoms and coating the tree with sticky. Have earned a permanent spot in the hearts of Southern U.S. gardeners for their easy-care abundance.

It is especially ornamental in winter when the leaves have fallen.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });Crepe myrtle leaves change color in autumn.

In order for your crepe myrtle tree to grow well, you need to make sure it has enough water to ensure normal growth. Without oxygen, the plant cannot grow and, in fact, the tree will actually start to decline.Other crepe myrtle tree problems include not...

You should alsoand weeds in the immediate area to prevent competition for nutrients and moisture.Leaves of Crepe Myrtle Not Growing on a Few BranchesIf only a few branches are failing to leaf out, the problem is likely a disease.

When should you start crepe myrtle seed harvesting? When you want to start saving crepe myrtle seeds, shake the dry pods gently to release the seeds.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });You can also start...

Then pull the tarp over to the new planting site and set the root ball in the hole.During this stage of crepe myrtle transplanting, position the tree so that the top of the root ball is even with the soil surface.

But don't worry too much, as this disease won't kill your crepe myrtle.is a big bad problem that causes leaves on crepe myrtle to turn yellow. Assuming good drainage, watering it well will often help move the toxins out of the area.Other cultural problems...

Your crepe myrtle tree will also need regular fertilizing in order to achieve healthy growth.When the weather starts to get cold, you will need to bring your container grown crepe myrtle plants indoors.

Is not necessary to the health of the plant, many people do like to prune crepe myrtle trees in order to neaten the look of the tree or to encourage new growth. Most likely you are either pruning for general maintenance or to try to coax a second bloom...

Spraying with pesticides like carbaryl can knock them back, and drenching with imidacloprid can stopfeeding, but ultimately, both methods can destroy local pollinators in a big way.

These trees are full of surprises every season. Many people choose this tree because its foliage is absolutely gorgeous in the fall. When the colors fade, they are more like light green-gray to a dark red.So, if you notice peeling bark on crepe myrtle,...

After about a month I noticed it had not changed at all. I decided she needed some shaping. Next thing you know it was tall as a man and then tall as the house and now taller than you can see by just looking up."Looking at him I saw the history in his...

Cold weather brings its own delights for bird watchers. Now is the perfect time to observe the handsome little dark-eyed junco, whose contrasting colors sparkle against the winter backdrop.

Treat your patrons to the rich taste of traditional French crepes made from this convenient, simple-to-use mix. They make a sweet dessert, snack, or satisfying meal depending how you serve them! Upgrade your carnival stand's dessert recipes or your cafe's...

Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the back-fill soil. We recommend feeding your Crape Myrtle Ebony and Ivory in the very early spring and again in mid fall after all new growth has...

This is the red you want in a ‘red' flower. Speaking of dark leaved – Sunset Magic has deep purple-black leaves that will hold their deep color late into the summer. They are flatter and more lustrous than other crape myrtles, too, which only makes...

You'll be the talk of the neighborhood. It grows to 12 feet tall and 8 feet wide. Black Diamond crape myrtles are easy to care for and are disease resistant. If you want a really different look in your garden that turns the typical hedge on its head,...

* Deep red blooms * Powdery mildew resistant * Exciting fall color After a summer of blooms, you will see the leaves turn a bright orange, giving you great fall color. The Dynamite Crape Myrtle is ideally suited for formal or informal design in the home...

The leaves and stems are an almost magical blend of green, plum and burgundy. The guitarist was playing with lightning speed. Her dress was the color of this plant - deep plum purple and rich fuchsia-pink – also mysterious and beautiful.

Follow this up with a early summer application of , this will provide the necessary nutrients to promote a flush of beautiful flowers. Key ornamental features include long bloom period, exfoliating bark and superb fall color.

It creates a barrier between the roots of the plant and fungus and pathogens that can cause root rot. Crape myrtles tend to use more nitrogen than some other plant families. It is a naturally occuring beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing...

This is a new shrub with stunning black foliage and masses of gorgeous purple blooms that keep coming from spring to fall. Your neighbors will be falling all over themselves to ask you about your beautiful hedge.

Try it in a large container for an instant eye-catcher. Blushing-pink Blooms Light Up BLACK Foliage! The Blush Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia ‘Diamond Blush') is a striking new introduction from the Black Diamond line of crape myrtles.

This is an intermediate crape myrtle so it blooms from spring through fall and only grows to about 12' tall and 8' wide. Plant it in a large container on the patio for an instant eye-catcher.