Q&A – The tops of my 75-year-old crape myrtles are dying. Is this the end of their lifespan?
Question:
The tops of my 75-year-old crape myrtles are dying. Is this the end of their lifespan?
Answer:
The crape myrtles are going to survive. Certified Arborist Wes Hopper says this is the effect of an early freeze last year that damaged many crape myrtles in the Mid-South. Wes gives several options for ways to care for the trees and remove the dead branches.
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October 17, 2020
The tops of my 75-year-old crape myrtles are dying. Is this the end of their lifespan?
Answer:
The crape myrtles are going to survive. Certified Arborist Wes Hopper says this is the effect of an early freeze last year that damaged many crape myrtles in the Mid-South. Wes gives several options for ways to care for the trees and remove the dead branches.
Related Videos:
Will crape myrtle foliage come back after frost?
Pruning (Not Murdering) Crape Myrtles
Related Resources:
Crape Myrtle Culture
Cold Damage
October 17, 2020