Collected crape myrtle

[jk_lewis]

I have no idea if this is anything more than standard-grade, garden-variety crape myrtle. I think you can see why I collected it; never seen an aerial root with one of these before. (The second pic is just for a sense of scale).

 

[Stan Kengai]

I don't think I've ever seen one with an aerial root either. The root is interesting, but honestly I think it detracts from the overall image in its current state. If you can get it to thicken, then it just might add to the image. Keep us posted.

 

[Bob92553]

Any updates

How is the tree growing I have one about the same size. Would love to see some updates if you have any

 

[jk_lewis]

It's doing fine. It's gone back to sleep now for the winter.

 

[drew33998]

JKL, There are dwarf varieties of crepe, or crape. Chickasaw is one of them. I don't think you would have to graft or anything. Standard crape myrtle have smallish leaves anyways. The dwarf variety have leaves similar to boxwood in size.

 

[jk_lewis]

Why would I want to graft. I have half a dozen crape myrtle. Been working on them for years.