Crepe Myrtle From Root Cutting

bobbywett

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Hello Folks,

I took 2 root cuttings from my wife’s crepe myrtle this spring.
They’re doing pretty good so far under my patio roof, where they receive indirect light all day.

I started this thread to keep track of their progress and get styling tips from everyone.

How are they looking?

What should I do to prepare them for their first winter?

Thanks,

Bobby
 

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atlarsenal

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Looking good to me! I would have started them in separate containers though. I’m not sure about your climate but they should be fine how ever you winter your other trees.
 

bobbywett

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We get down to about zero F on rare occasions here in Hershey, PA; but typical winters seen single digits for a couple of days straight. I usually overwinter my deciduous trees in an east facing shed with a small air vent in the top of the structure.

I think I might try a do a type of slip pot and pull the smaller one, placing it in its own container. I don't think it would harm either tree, I'll just back fill the void left in the original pot.
 
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