Posted by MEADOW VIEW on August 29, 19100 at 16:41:42:
In Reply to: crepe myrtle posted by Dick on August 28, 19100 at 02:59:10:
: I have three crepe myrtles in my yard that are beautiful. The problem is they are about 8' bushes. I have been told that if I trim them correctly they will grow into trees. I have seen many that are trees in SC. I would like to know if this is possible. I live in south central PA where I have never seen one that looks like a tree. Could be that it is a different type. Thanks for any help.
DICK: Yes, you can make a tree out of most plants with the proper pruning and time. Remove the branches that cause this plant to be a shrub being careful not to leave a lot of stubs on the trunk. MVG Plant Dr.