Crepe Myrtle Late Leafing: Normal Variation

Dwarf crepe myrtle planted October, no leaves by early April. Others in complex budding. Twigs green inside, flexible. Owner asks if dead.

Alive and Normal

Green, flexible twigs = alive. Varieties leaf out at different times. Alabama expert's just budding now; some earlier.

Wait. It will leaf out.

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