Crepe Myrtle Seedlings: Expect Variation from Hybrids

Hybrid Seed Reality

Crepe myrtles sold today are mostly hybrids. Seedlings from hybrids rarely resemble the parent and are often inferior in quality.

Experimenting is fine if you accept unpredictable results. The author has done it knowingly.

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