Is crepe myrtle safe.

[jacksonchamnew]

I started framework of this and silk plants so far. I have live ones too. Crepe myrtle not on list. Tree is great because bark exfoliates on older trees. This is easy to use because some branches are suckers. Only problem may be lichen?

 

[jacksonchamnew]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lagerstroemia_indica

 

[jacksonchamnew]

LOL, not on list. Why?

 

[jacksonchamnew]

It produces no alkaloids or toxic sap. I will go and eat leaves to prove to my cham that it is safe. LOL

 

[DocZ]

Because no one has watched a Cham eat it and confirmed the Cham didn’t die. Then confirmed by others that saw the same thing

Most of the safe lists are Just supported by long term anecdotal evidence. It’s not really science, just long term trial and error

 

[jacksonchamnew]

https://ucanr.edu/sites/poisonous_safe_plants/Safe_Plants_by_Common_Name/ Safe for us.

 

[DocZ]

https://ucanr.edu/sites/poisonous_safe_plants/Safe_Plants_by_Common_Name/ Safe for us.

I’m a big fan of doing your research, making your own decisions based on the evidence available, and dealing with the results good or bad.

 

[jannb]

I’ve use Crape Myrtle before, many years ago, but I don’t remember anything bad happening. Also, the link above says it’s safe.

 

[jacksonchamnew]

I’ve use Crape Myrtle before, many years ago, but I don’t remember anything bad happening. Also, the link above says it’s safe.

Good, I am using it and have plenty. Some exfoliated.