The information I have says that crape myrtles are easily propagated by hardwood cuttings planted in early spring. It might be a little late, but to increase the chances, try planting it right next to the foundation on the north side of your house, (cooler and moister) cutting off most of the growth, (you don't want too many leaves on a "cutting") Also, try "wounding" the stem near the base. Take a knife and scrape a strip of bark off on one side. Then dip it in rooting hormone again. This "wound" will tend to callous up first and roots will form in the callous. Also, make a clean cut at the base of the stem if you haven't already, and use rooting hormone on that also. Don't leave a jagged end.

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Terry

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Ok, here is an obviously dumb question.
How long before I know if the cuttings took root???????????

Also, I took some cuttings from a yellow butterfly bush along the road, and stuck them in the ground after treating them with root hormone, how long till I know with these??????



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