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Underplanting Crape Myrtle

djw_nc
19 years ago

I have two Crape Myrtles planted by the builder's landscaper. One is underplanted with Nandina and the other is underplanted with a ubiquitous white flowering shrub (but who's name escapes me). The plants under the Myrtles are withering and thin while plants in different areas of the drip zone are thriving. My neighbor has the same problem with gardenias and an irrigation system.

I don't think it is either lack of water or too much shade. Is CM allilopathic or could it just be the roots robbing the underplanting of something.

What is successful in underplanting the Crape Myrtle? I'd like something with a little height (>6") and flowering. Does anyone have any suggestions?

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