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Grower
Joined: 19 Feb 2006
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Location: Gunter,TEXAS
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| Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 8:04 am Post subject: Crepe Myrtle Trees -- peeling their bark |
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I have three crepe myrtle trees, newly planted this year which are shedding their bark. They flowered out beautifully and otherwise look healthy.
Is this usual for them or can I help them if it is a sign of distress?
Thank you --Grower |
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Tricky Grama
Joined: 06 Mar 2004
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Location: Plano & land at Dodd City,TEXAS
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| Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2006 7:26 am Post subject: |
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| They are supposed to do this as they grow. |
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Grower
Joined: 19 Feb 2006
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Location: Gunter,TEXAS
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| Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2006 8:19 am Post subject: Crepe Myrtles - Peeling their bark |
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Thank you for letting me know that this is normal. It is a relief -- will they peel their bark every year at this time?
I water them twice a week. Is the proper amount? I also fertilize monthly.
The area they are planted in is rocky, I mean really rocky (white slate rock), but it drains well. I thought we had hit the conteninal shelf when their holes were dug!
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kbrew
Joined: 17 Mar 2003
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Location: Midlothian,TEXAS
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| Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2006 8:59 pm Post subject: |
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I'm not sure when the bark peels, probably when there's been some growth. Their smooth trunks are beautiful after they lose the rough bark.
Watering is never on a schedule. Water when they need it. They like moist, but not wet soil. |
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The Ent
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| Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2006 6:34 pm Post subject: |
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Yeah, mine did a whole 'Dance of hte Seven Veils' strip last month.
Near as I can tell, the more bark strips off, the more the thing grew and needed it. |
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