Transplanting Crape Myrtle Root Sprouts Successfully

Crape myrtle sprouts (suckers) are connected to the mother tree by a thick root and have few roots of their own. To transplant: dig beside a sprout, sever the connecting root with pruners, and leave it in place until next fall. This forces it to develop its own root system. Then transplant it with a good root ball.

Patience yields a strong, independent plant. Moving it too soon usually fails due to insufficient roots.