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Crepe myrtles are excellent subjects for bonsai. Tough, resilient and extremely resistant to the mistakes most of us will make from time to time.
I have one that has been in a bonsai pot for over 40 years (no I did not start it)
The big thing to remember is that flowers only appear on this years wood so it will need a bit of drastic pruning every year.
Also it is a bit brittle and styling is best done by the clip and grow method.

26-Aug-2004	#5
RonMartin(deceased) Bonsai nare-do-well Join Date: Jan-2003 Location: Summerville SC Country: USA USDA Zone: 8A AHS Heat Zone: 8 Posts: 4,653	Crepe myrtles are excellent subjects for bonsai. Tough, resilient and extremely resistant to the mistakes most of us will make from time to time. I have one that has been in a bonsai pot for over 40 years (no I did not start it) The big thing to remember is that flowers only appear on this years wood so it will need a bit of drastic pruning every year. Also it is a bit brittle and styling is best done by the clip and grow method.