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FL  omega2009 May 3, 2018 9:09 AM CST |
If so, what species? How do I take care of it? |
Name: Porkpal Richmond, TX             porkpal May 3, 2018 9:32 AM CST |
| I don't know the variety, but it is Crepe Myrtle. Porkpal |
Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset North Fl. (Zone 8b)          flaflwrgrl May 3, 2018 8:45 PM CST |
| Care instructions: The Crepe Myrtles Database The thread "Crepe Murder 2013 — Murderer’s Row" in All Things Gardening forum I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown |
FL omega2009 May 4, 2018 11:17 AM CST |
flaflwrgrl said:Care instructions: Thanks for the info. It was cut down by the previous owner of my home but started to grow back so I left it alone and it's growing but it seems to not be growing as fast as it was. Is fertilizer needed? My lawn is irrigated 2 times a week, maybe it needs more water? I live in Tampa, Florida. Any advice is appreciated as I am a fan of these plants and want it to grow and be healthy. |
Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset North Fl. (Zone 8b) flaflwrgrl May 4, 2018 11:41 AM CST |
| Water and nutrients will help it to grow faster. Crepe myrtles grow pretty fast though anyway. If your lawn is getting irrigated twice a week that should be plenty as long as it's in the range of 1 inch each time. If this is the first year since the previous owner cut it down, then just be patient, it will grow fast. I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown |
Name: Scott Tampa FL (Westchase)            ScotTi May 4, 2018 11:54 AM CST |
| Looks to be in the "Black Diamond" series of Crepe Myrtles. Your plant looks healthy and I would not be worried at this point in the season. Mine has always grown in spurts. Here are the flowers on my Crimson Red from a previous summer flowering'.  |
Name: Kyle Middle TN (Zone 7a)       quercusnut May 6, 2018 12:46 AM CST |
| I hate the way some people cut back Crape Myrtles. Especially the haircut method. CMs will produce beautiful multi-stemmed shrubs or trees if you let them grow and selectively prune out weak stems and branches. Some with beautiful mottled bark. |
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