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    All You Need to Know About Your Crape Myrtle’s …

    • If you have a mature Crape Myrtle, you’ve probably seen tiny shoots popping up around the tree’s base. These small sprouts are known as suckers, and in time they will become full-sized trunks if not dealt with… See more

    Crape Myrtle Shoots Versus Suckers – What’s The difference?

    Crape Myrtles produce both shoots and suckers. They look identical but grow in different places on or surrounding the parent tree. In either case, it’s important to remove bot… See more

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    What Should You Do with Shoots and Suckers?

    Even though our philosophy is typically “less is more” when it comes to Crape Myrtle maintenance and pruning, dealing with shoots and suckers is an exception to the rule. W… See more

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    Can Crape Myrtle Shoots Be transplanted?

    There may be another option if you don’t want to cut back or kill off your Crape Myrtle’s shoots and suckers. For suckers, the sprouts growing from the ground around the … See more

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    How to Prevent Crape Myrtle Suckers

    Unfortunately, it’s not possible to completely prevent Crape Myrtle suckers and shoots, but you can reduce them over time. Like most unwanted visitors in your garden, th… See more

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    How do suckers grow on a crape myrtle tree?
    Suckers, on the other hand, are sprouts of new growth that pop up from the tree’s root system. They can spring up from the ground right around the Crape Myrtle’s base, or they could pop out several feet away from the trunk. Cutting back suckers is important to preserve the existing tree’s trunks and prevent unwanted growth.
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    Crape Myrtle Shoots Versus Suckers – What’s The difference?
    What Should You Do with Shoots and Suckers?
    Can Crape Myrtle Shoots Be transplanted?
    How to Prevent Crape Myrtle Suckers
    How do suckers grow on a crape myrtle tree?
     
  1. Crape myrtles are known for producing adventitious shoots, or "suckers", which arise from adventitious buds on the roots12345. These suckers are essentially clones of the parent plant and can proliferate in response to stress or wounding, such as severe pruning or complete removal of the tree1. If left unattended, they can grow in places where you may not want another tree or end up being additional trunks for your existing tree3. Most people prune these off, but if you want your Crape Myrtle to have a more "natural" look or would like it to have multiple trunks, leave some of the suckers to grow2.
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    These “suckers” are, technically, adventitious shoots that arise from adventitious buds on the roots. These occur in certain species and often proliferate in response to stress or wounding, as in severe pruning. Or, in your case, when the tree was completely removed. Crape myrtles are notorious for producing these.

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    "Suckers" refers to the new growth that comes from the base of the trunk. Most people prune these off. However, if you want your Crape Myrtle to have a more "natural" look or would like it to have multiple trunks, leave some of the suckers to grow. Blooms will appear on new growth suckers.

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    Crape Myrtles naturally send out suckers from their shallow roots. These are essentially clones of the parent plant, and if you don’t remove them, they’ll continue to grow in places where you may not want another tree. Or, they’ll end up being additional trunks for your existing tree.

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    A: These sprouts growing around the base of the crape myrtle are called suckers. If you leave them they will eventually become large making the tree have more trunks than desired. We would suggest limiting the crape myrtle to no more than five main trunks with three to five being acceptable. This makes the tree much easier to manage.

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    All crape myrtles sucker. There is nothing you can do to stop it. They are naturally a multi-trunked tree/shrub. Some varieties tend to sucker more profusely than others, but they all do it. Just continue to trim off the suckers at ground level as soon as you see them.

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    What are crap myrtles suckers?
    Crape Myrtles produce new growth from around the base. These sprouts are known as suckers. They’re different from the shoots that emerge from pruning cuts, though these can also occur around the bottom of your Crape Myrtle if you do some aggressive pruning. To learn more about shoots and suckers and what to do about them, check out this article.

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    Why does my crape myrtle have suckers?
    Anytime you prune your Crape Myrtle, you’ll probably get plenty of suckers just a couple of inches below where you cut. This is the tree’s response to stress and pruning. Suckers, on the other hand, are sprouts of new growth that pop up from the tree’s root system.

    All You Need to Know About Your Crape Myrtle’s Shoots and Suckers

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    How do suckers grow on a crape myrtle tree?
    Suckers, on the other hand, are sprouts of new growth that pop up from the tree’s root system. They can spring up from the ground right around the Crape Myrtle’s base, or they could pop out several feet away from the trunk. Cutting back suckers is important to preserve the existing tree’s trunks and prevent unwanted growth.

    All You Need to Know About Your Crape Myrtle’s Shoots and Suckers

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    Do crape myrtles get out of control?
    The crape myrtle shoots growing on a tree’s roots are also known as “suckers”. These can easily get out of control. While crape myrtles are beautiful and adored by many, there are several reasons why you might consider removing them:

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    How do you get rid of crape myrtle suckers?
    To get rid of crape myrtle suckers, prune them off as soon as they appear. This can be done at any time of the year. Crape myrtles grow in several forms, including from single or multiple trunks, or as large or medium sized trees. Pruning off the suckers diligently is also an option, but preventing their growth is a more effective long-term solution.

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    What are crape myrtle shoots?
    Shoots are small, wispy branches of growth that sprout up from your tree’s existing hardwood. Anytime you prune your Crape Myrtle, you’ll probably get plenty of suckers just a couple of inches below where you cut. This is the tree’s response to stress and pruning.

    All You Need to Know About Your Crape Myrtle’s Shoots and Suckers

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    Effective Ways To Prevent Suckers From Infesting Crepe Myrtles

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    Sep 14, 2023 · The crape myrtle shoots growing on a tree’s roots are also known as “suckers”. These can easily get out of control. While crape myrtles are beautiful and adored by many, there are several reasons why you might …

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    A Step-By-Step Guide To Cutting Suckers From Crepe …

    Jan 31, 2024 · Learn how to properly cut suckers from your crepe myrtle trees with this step-by-step guide. Discover the best tools to use, when to prune, and why removing suckers is important for the health and aesthetics of your trees.

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    Understanding Crepe Myrtle Suckers: What You Need …

    Feb 1, 2024 · Crepe myrtle suckers are shoots that emerge from the base of a crepe myrtle tree. These shoots are technically called basal or root suckers and are a common occurrence in crepe myrtle trees. Although they may look like a …

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