Subj : Crepe Myrtles
To   : Mike Powell
From : Barry Martin
Date : Sat Aug 05 2023 07:05:00


Hi Mike!
 >  MP> Do crepe myrtles put off "sucklings," i.e. plants that grow from
 >  MP> the same root system as the parent (like locusts do), or is it
 >  MP> safe to assume that this one is growing from a seed dropped by
 >  MP> the parent?
 > That particular one may be an extension but IIRC the crepe myrtle is a
 > tree and so originated from a seed.
 MP> Locusts are also trees but they propagate both ways.

Yes - we have a lot of trees here in the Quad Cities which were damaged 
by the derecho several years ago: a lot broken at the trunk now have
saplings sprouting from the ground.


 >  MP> I would like to dig it up during the proper transplant season, so
 >  MP> long as it has its own root system, and move it to another part
 >  MP> of the yard.
 > Transplant when dormant for less shock, being sure to dig a sufficient
 > large root ball to disturb the roots less.  (Aren't you glad you're
 > trasnplanting a baby tree?!)  Loosely pack the soil around the root ball
 > ==> make it easy for the roots to expand into their new home.
 MP> Yes, I am glad.  It is of managable size.  I have had some
 MP> "babies" that grew a *lot* before transplant time rolled around.

Here we have one yew shrub/tree which magically sprouted in a small 
section with crushed decorative rock.  Over the years its grown and this
year seems to have a grown spurt and so needs transplanting.  ...Step 1:
pick the rocks awaw to make shovelling easier.


 > And probably the best tip: make sure the positioning of the tree is far
 > enough away from everything: the house, other trees, sidewalks, etc.
 > Also look up: don't plant under power lines!!
 MP> Thanks for those tips.  Unfortunately, the previous owners were
 MP> not so careful when it came to planting under the power lines, so
 MP> I am familiar with that headache.  :)

"When I grow up I want to be a power pole just like Daddy!"

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