Propagating crepe myrtle

 

I want to propagate crepe myrtles from cuttings.  I have done the obligatory
googling and it seems that it can be done using either hardwood cuttings in
winter or softwood cuttings in summer.

Is there any difference in either the technique or the results?  Does
climate make a difference to which method is better?  My climate is a hot
summer and cool winter.

David

 

I wouldn't worry, try both methods yourself. It will only cost you a
little effort.
Its fun to experiment and learn.
Whether there is or not, I would say, going into Autumn would tend to be
more successful.
As in cuttings in a hot summer, (unless youre able to beat the heat by
planting in a cool place,with good light, the best way) usually leads to
higher percentage of  failures.


On 28/01/2010 12:14 PM, David Hare-Scott wrote:

 



Take some 15cm cuttings in March and put then in ordinary potting mix. Put
them in a shady spot that gets water. They will lose leaves over winter and
about half will shoot out with roots. I also have heard you can do root
cuttings as there are dormant buds but never tried it. I tried growing from
seed they sprouted but they damped off and died om me. I am just to mean to
use a fungicide.

Now does your crepe myrtle get mildew or not?

 

Make sure the cuttings are END tips, and fresh growth to make them
virile.
On 28/01/2010 9:10 PM, Loosecanon wrote:

 

Loosecanon wrote:

Would that be hardwood or softwood cuttings in March?


I don't have any yet.  The project is to acquire some.

David