Cuttings from Crepe Myrtle

[Aaron the Great]

My crepe myrtles did not survive the winter so it looks like I need to start some new ones. When is the best time to collect cuttings from them?

 

[Shibui]

Best time for any cuttings is when you can get them.
Second best time depends on your skills and propagation setup.
Soft cuttings (spring) root quick but need humidity control to survive because leaves are transpiring water which cannot be replaced until roots form.
Medium cuttings (after flowering) are hardier but still need humidity control.
Dormant winter hardwood cuttings (after leaf fall) are easiest as there are no leaves to use up water but they do take a bit longer to root.

 

[Aaron the Great]

Thanks, that helps a lot

 

[Gaitano]

I was able to air layer one pretty easily. I haven’t tried cuttings.

 

[19Mateo83]

They air layer very well. Any time after leaf out will work. Find you a nice fat gnarley spot and air layer it off. Fast forward a month and you will have a nice starter tree.