Beloved for their showy summer blooms and multi-season appeal, crape myrtles are an ornamental tree or shrub that thrives in mild climates and sunny landscapes. When properly sited and cared for, these plants can live for decades, lighting up your yard with vibrant, colorful flowers summer after summer.

We have over 55 varieties available of miniature, dwarf, medium and standard (tree) crape myrtles. Crape Myrtles are great for landscaping, ground cover, hanging baskets, bonsai, shrubs, privacy hedges and beautiful specimen trees.

Crape myrtle (or crepe myrtle) trees & bushes provide year-round interest and color with their showy summer flowers, colorful fall foliage and attractive exfoliating bark in winter. They are available in several sizes from 2-foot shrubby dwarf varieties to towering trees, offer many colors from white to shades of deep red and purple, and can be ...

2022年12月13日 · Most species of crape myrtle trees thrive in USDA zones 7 through 10. This article is a complete guide to magnificent examples of crape myrtle trees, dwarf bushes, and shrubs. Pictures of the large flowering shrubs and descriptions of their flowers, foliage, and bark will help you choose the perfect specimen for your garden landscape.

2024年2月23日 · Crape myrtles are prized for hundreds of 1- to 2-inch vibrant flowers in shades of purple, white, pink and red, that grow in large 6- to 8-inch clusters. Some varieties have bi-colored flowers and some have flowers that fade from one color to another.

2020年12月10日 · Crape myrtles are excellent shrubs for growing beautiful flowering hedges, colorful borders, or attractive container plants. Small crape myrtle trees grow best as specimen trees or lawn trees to add vibrant colors to summer gardens. Crape myrtle is a genus of deciduous and evergreen shrubs and trees in the genus Lagerstroemia.

Crape Myrtles are shrubs and small trees that have long been associated with gardening in the South. Their resistance to drought and heat and their brilliant summer flowers make them ideal choices for easy-care gardening in hotter regions of the country.

2023年10月7日 · Thinking about adding crape myrtles to your yard or garden this season? These lovely trees have beautiful blooms, but can be sensitive to certain growing conditions. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares all you need to know about growing crape myrtles, including maintenance and care needs.

2022年1月3日 · The crape (or crepe) myrtle is a stunning summer-flowering tree and shrub that belongs to the Lagerstroemia genus. This remarkable genus comprises approximately 50 different species and a variety of cultivars that thrive in warmer climates. It is highly sought after for its exquisite, long-lasting blooms that come in a vast array of colors.

2024年10月18日 · The crape myrtle tree is a versatile, hardy plant that thrives well in various environments. Crape myrtles generally grow between 15 to 25 feet tall, so most trees take five to 10 years to mature. These trees live more than 50 years when properly maintained. Here are some best practices to follow when growing your crape myrtle.