When can I transplant crepe myrtles?

alexis · **Joined:** Sun Sep 19, 2004 8:25 am **Posts:** 1

New Home (3 yrs) new landscape. I am not happy with where I have some of my crepe myrtles. When can I transplant them. Also, they have black stuff all over the branches and leaves. what is it, what do I use to get rid of it. thank you anyone with help.[/list]

Tricky Grama · **Posted:** Mon Sep 20, 2004 7:01 am

Alexis-
Sounds like black spot or a mold to me. You can check out all the remedies on the home page-easiest is probably mixing a little soda & H2O & spraying them. It's probably b/c we had sooo much rain. I'd transplant after the 1st freeze, if we have one!
good luck-
Patty

Newt · **Posted:** Tue Oct 05, 2004 8:13 pm

Hi Alexis,

You should find this site helpful as well.
http://www.ag.auburn.edu/landscape/crapemyrtle2.htm

Quote:

Although the canopy of a crapemyrtle may have lost its leaves in the fall, the roots typically remain active later into the fall and early winter. Crapemyrtles transplant easily so they can be moved in the landscape. Move them during the fall or late winter.

Newt

When can I transplant crepe myrtles?

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