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I am also looking for some 6 ft Crape Myrtles. Thanks for all the helpful links !!!
I am a poor gardener though and I need to ask this question - is this the best time of the year to plant them? Or should I wait?? My yard is bare and I want to plant some soon, but I don't want to risk them dying on me (plants have a way of doing that around me! ). Thanks!
I suggest you wait a month until the peak of the heat is gone. The new trees will establish well before next summer.
But, that month gives you time to dig a big hole!
I second Mike's advice, though I might even push it a little longer and say wait until October. Fall is the best time to plant to allow a plants roots to reestablish themselves before the stress of spring growth and summer heat.
That being said, ANY TIME is a good time to plant if you're prepared to baby the plant with what it needs to survive.
NRG--let us know what you end up with. Also, when you're at the nursuries, check out the Natchez variety. They bloom white, which may not give you the color you're looking for, but the bark shedding habbit is beautiful, and will give you winter interest as well. Happy planting!
NRG--let us know what you end up with. Also, when you're at the nursuries, check out the Natchez variety. They bloom white, which may not give you the color you're looking for, but the bark shedding habbit is beautiful, and will give you winter interest as well.
Agreed - but keep in mind it's a very large variety. Make sure you have the room for it.
CHTransplant--what't the least amount of sun you've seen CM's do well in? I have a long neighborhood drive that we've been talking about planting specimin trees on, but the over story is all old growth pine, oaks, sweet gum, with some dappled sun coming through.
Not sure I could keep a CM thriving in this condition. Your thoughts?
Agreed - but keep in mind it's a very large variety. Make sure you have the room for it.
How big do they get? I was actually strongly considering the Natchez variety. I like the way they look. I was planning on actively managing the growth habit of the tree after planting it. I'm not talking about "Crape Murder" mind you, just regular pruning to promote a healthy upright growth habit.
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Our neighbors used them last year for beautiful magnolias, cherry trees, and a beautiful maple tree. We are hoping to use them as well--still trying to figure out our budget to see if we need to wait until spring. We need to decide soon as we will need to select the trees at their nursery to have them planted in end Sept/Oct.
Besides the awesome trees, we like that they have a 2 year guarantee on all their trees. Our neighbors had a small problem with a tree and instead of trying to rehabilitate it, Pope simply replaced it--no haggling.
Their prices are competitive plus you get that 2 year replacement guarantee.
The landscape architect is a bit annoying but she is knowledgeable.
Just checked the website--they are running a special on crepe myrtles right now. 8-10' and 10'-12'
Drats, the moderator cut the link. If you are interested, google "just trees" "Garner"
How big do they get? I was actually strongly considering the Natchez variety. I like the way they look. I was planning on actively managing the growth habit of the tree after planting it. I'm not talking about "Crape Murder" mind you, just regular pruning to promote a healthy upright growth habit.
Just thin out the suckers and you will have a nice upright fountain shape.
Perfect for the Natchez variety.
Just don't plant it against another tree or your house.
I have one, and it is about 14 feet high, 10 feet wide, and starting to run.
I expect it to get to 30'Hx25'W in time.
I had trees planted in November back in Virginia and they did fantastic (and it's a lot colder there). I think it helped that I had lots of organic material worked into the beds, but you can definitely plant late in the fall.
I can't wait to get some new trees put in!
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