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re: When to feed new crepe myrtles
Posted on 8/11/13 at 1:01 pm to bonescanner
Posted on 8/11/13 at 1:01 pm to bonescanner
Ozmocote (general purpose fertilizer) now, then in november, then in february. Also, top them (cut 'em back) the 2nd week of february. They'll thank you with new spring/summer growth.
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Posted on 8/11/13 at 1:06 pm to Honest Tune
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Feed your crape myrtle with high nitrogen fertilizer in the spring a soon as the leaves appear. Make another application two months later and then don't feed for the rest of the year.
Overfeeding can cause the plant to put its energy into growth at the expense of blooms. Use slow release fertilizer to prevent the growth of suckers that are susceptible to disease and insects. If suckers do appear, prune them off.
I've never planted new and never fertilized. This was just what I found. And wasn't trying to contradict post 2
This post was edited on 8/11/13 at 1:08 pm
Posted on 8/11/13 at 5:17 pm to Honest Tune
quote:As others have said, NEVER.
Also, top them (cut 'em back) the 2nd week of february. They'll thank you with new spring/summer growth.
Google "Crepe Murder". I prune mine to look like trees.
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