- 1). Locate a suitable planting site on your property. Queens crape-myrtles are tropical trees and grow best in full sunlight in moist, well drained soils, according to the University of Florida.
- 2). Prepare the planting site by tilling the soil thoroughly and mixing in compost to provide additional nutrients and improve drainage for young queens crape-myrtles.
- 3). Dig a hole large enough to plant a queens crape-myrtle seedling in without bending or pinching the roots -- a hole 2 to 3 feet in diameter is usually sufficient.
- 4). Plant the queens crape-myrtle to the same depth or higher than it was planted in the nursery.
- 5). Maintain a thorough watering regime for newly planted queens crape-myrtles to facilitate healthy growth.
- 6). Fertilize queens crape-myrtles with a general garden fertilizer annually to provide adequate nutrients for healthy growth and inflorescence.
- 7). Monitor queens crape-myrtles carefully for signs of pests such as aphids and scales, which can lead to fungal problems like sooty mold. Treat pests immediately with an appropriate pesticide to prevent damage to your tree.
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