Crape Myrtle update.

[Deadwood]

Just wanted to post a progress report on my 6 yo crape.

Late summer..before chop.

As it is today. Moved it to a sunnier location after the late summer chop and after really cleaning up the roots. Its early fall here, is it to late (or to soon after chop) to feed this guy. I've had it 5 years now, and believe me, and sad to say, this is the healthiest it's been in years.

 

[Mellow Mullet]

In my experience, it is waaaay too late or waaay to early to have done either of those procedures. The tree is preparing for its winter nap and is not ready to grow a new top or roots. This is usually done in late winter or early spring, at or right before bud-break.

John

 

[bwaynef]

In my experience, it is waaaay too late or waaay to early to have done either of those procedures. The tree is preparing for its winter nap and is not ready to grow a new top or roots.

I'd seal the chop. This work is pretty untimely, but other than slowing it down a little, shouldn't harm the tree. (Crapes are TOUGH! I've got a monster that sat for over a year w/o foliage that's just started sprouting.) If you baby it, YOU *MIGHT* have time for this growth to harden off.

 

[Deadwood]

Is there any common item (parrafin) that i could use a an emergency sealer...I'm not overly worried about the tree. This was it's last chance before compost.
BTW, to clear any confusion it was chopped in late summer.

 

[Wee]

I have read Elmers water proof wood glue works pretty well....? I hope that wasn't a joke posted here cause that is what I used on my collected yaupon hollies.

Brian