How big a container is needed for crepe myrtle?

Watch Reply
More
Mark unread Print Skip to new
kingedking Inverness, FL(Zone 9a) Apr 08, 2006

How big a container is needed for growing crepe myrtle? Not the one that grows to 30', but the smaller ones---12'-20'. I've got some 24" containers that hold 2.44 cubic feet. They are pretty much cylindrical and stay the same width from top to bottom. Are they big enough? What other trees might grow well in them. My intent for the container trees is to have flowering "somethings" over the septic field where I can't really have big roots tearing up the field. Thanks in advance for your thoughts --- Ed

Post #2173153
Quote
liveoaklady Metairie, LA Apr 08, 2006

You can't go wrong with crepe myrtles for "flowering somethings" as they bloom 100 days a year. I had several 30 feet ones blow over in Hurricane Katrina and the roots did not spread any wider than 2 feet, so you are probably safe with what you want to do. (But, I know someone on this forum who is going to disagree with me.)
I have uprighted a few of them and they seem to have survived. Crepe myrtles are very hardy and resilient.

Post #2174729
Quote
kingedking Inverness, FL(Zone 9a) Apr 09, 2006

Thanks liveoaklady - Good info. May the canes stay away from you this year. Ed

Post #2175432
Quote
StarhillForest Illinois, IL(Zone 5b) Apr 09, 2006

Quoting:
the roots did not spread any wider than 2 feet . . . (But, I know someone on this forum who is going to disagree with me.)

Um-hmmmm.

Guy S.

Post #2176058
Quote

Post a Reply to this Thread

Please or sign up to post.
Back to Forum Homepage

More Trees, Shrubs and Conifers Threads

Go to all Trees, Shrubs and Conifers threads
BACK TO TOP