Has anyone planted a crape mytle tree in a pot? and do they grow fast?

Question

Has anyone planted a crape mytle tree in a pot? and do they grow fast?

Answer 1

I had a crape in a pot for two years before I planted it in the ground.  While in the pot it grew over 18".

If you give them well-drained soil and sufficient light, they will grow well and fast the first few years.

Answer 2

Why not?  Be careful of your selection, though.  Some crape myrtles are trees, and can grow to 40 feet high!  That type will not be happy in a pot! Check the label, and see if you can find one that is supposed to grow to about 5-6 feet.  That type will be happier in a container than a taller variety.

Good Luck!