Cultivation and Maintenance Methods of Crape Myrtle
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Crape Myrtle trees are relatively easy to grow well. In management, you only need to pay attention to water and fertilizer management and temperature control, while the rest are quite relaxed. The plant has a very similar nature to white magnolia, preferring environments with abundant sunlight, warm and humid conditions, and good ventilation. It is not tolerant to shade, extreme heat, or intense sunlight. It is also not cold-tolerant, with winter temperatures not lower than 5°C. It thrives in slightly acidic sandy soil rich in humus, loose and fertile, and hates waterlogging. The tree can reach a height of 17-20m, with grey bark and a broad-ovate crown. The leaves are alternate, thin and leathery, oblong or lanceolate-elliptical, with entire margins. The flowers are axillary, white, 3-4cm long, extremely fragrant, and bloom from May to September, often not bearing fruit.
Propagation mostly uses the high-pressure and grafting methods. High-pressure is chosen for one-year-old branches, and roots can develop after 2-3 months. Grafting is carried out from May to August, using one-year-old Crape Myrtle or 1-2-year-old purple magnolia as the rootstock. In areas north of the Yangtze River, it is often grown in pots, moved into greenhouses from October to November, and out of the greenhouse during Guyu (a Chinese solar term). Common pests include white magnolia (T-W) aphids, peach aphids, brown-bordered green sawflies, flat sawflies, large bagworms, and small bagworms. Diseases include leaf spot and (T-J) disease. White magnolia is one of the famous ornamental trees and traditional fragrant flowers. In the south, it is an excellent street tree and garden绿化 species. In the north, it can be grown in pots for decorating halls, meeting rooms, etc. Its flowers can be used as corsages or hair decorations.
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