Crepe Myrtle Shrubs

Crepe Myrtle Plants are Small to Medium-sized Trees

Crepe Myrtle Plants seem to be everywhere. They line sidewalks and the edges of pastures. Crepe Myrtle Plants beautify people's yards and even the parking lots of shopping malls.

Crepe myrtles are not only easy to grow in these warm climates, but they come in a rainbow of colors. The gardener can choose from pink crepe myrtle, white crepe myrtle, red crepe myrtles, and purple crepe myrtles. The tiny, crinkled flowers come in panicles in the summer and last throughout the Fall.

Even in the Winter, the tree is of interest because of its smooth, mottled bark. This effect comes because the bark sheds all year. The leaves of some cultivars turn maroon or orange-red in the Fall. The tree is native to southeast Asia and first came from China to the southern United States in the late 18th century.

 Crepe Myrtle Plants can grow from Hardiness Zone 6 Southward and Attracts Butterflies.

Crepe myrtles can come in dwarf varieties that grow from only about two feet tall to over 100 feet tall, though most trees range from about 15 to 25 feet tall. The tree's fruit is shaped like a green pod that eventually turns brown, dries out, and splits. The seeds are small and winged.

Wide varieties of crepe myrtle are named after Indian tribes. One pink crepe myrtle is called 'Choctaw.' This tree has dark green leaves that turn deep, purplish-red in autumn. The flowers last from mid to late summer. Pretty, the white crepe myrtle is 'Natchez,' which increases and has fiery orange leaves in the Fall. 'Cherokee,' which tends to be more of a shrub than a tree, is one of the red crepe myrtles, while the lovely 'Catawba' is one of the purple crepe myrtles. Its bright green leaves show off the vibrant purple of the blossoms.

Crepe myrtles grow best in a hot, sunny spot on the property. They like moist, well-drained soil. A gardener can propagate the crepe myrtle through cuttings or by seed. The tree should be pruned judiciously, as when it's too dense to promote good airflow through the branches or if branches are rubbing against each other.

Crepe Myrtle Plants can also be part of a butterfly garden, as they can be used as a host plant for some caterpillars.

The wood of crepe myrtles is sometimes used to make furniture and many other implements. Woodworkers like crepe myrtle wood because it has a low cutting resistance and is easy to work when it comes to planning, turning, and molding. It also polishes well, dries comfortably, and can accommodate both hand and power tools.

They can grow in a plethora of soils, but the results will be more dramatic in well-drained but moist ones at the same time. The flowers are the most fantastic feature and will vary from pinks, reds, whites, and purples. Growing in clusters, the blooms will become extraordinarily magnificent and give the tree an elegant appearance. The branches and trunk are also beautiful, will be light in color, and will grow intricately. These trees will add value to a home and even give it some curb appeal.

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White Crepe Myrtle is a lovely addition to gardens in zones 6 through 10. It provides fragrant clusters of blooms all summer long, and its seeds provide winter interest. Versatile and fast-growing, gardeners can train the flowering plants into hedges, making them perfect for ornamental home landscapes, containers, streetside, or even community or public gardens. Their mature height is 16 to 20 feet with a spread of 6 to 8 feet. White Crepe Myrtle loves the full sun, but this hardy tree isn't too picky about its soil and adapts well to most conditions.

White Crepe Myrtle can reach heights of 25 feet tall.

The white crepe myrtle tree can be a focal point in many landscapes. This tree, which is about 25 feet tall and about 17 feet wide, has beautiful white flowers from late spring until late summer. Then, when temperatures drop, its leaves turn a brilliant orange. The flowers are incredibly dense on this hardy tree. Therefore, they can be used as a privacy screen if desired. White crepe myrtle trees prefer full sun and well-drained soil. However, it tolerates mild droughts. They can be multi-trunk or single.      

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White Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia indica 

Also known as the Natchez Crepe Myrtle, this tree has flowers that are a snowy white color. They are known to bloom for the whole summer (June to September) and have leaves that turn a range of shades from red to orange in the autumn. White Crepe Myrtles also have cinnamon-colored bark, making them somewhat unique. They can grow at least three to five feet per year and reach an average height ranging from 20 to 30 feet, 20 feet in width. Natchez Crepe Myrtles are tolerant in many climates but need full sunlight and only occasional watering once established unless there are high temperatures.   

Natchez White Crepe Myrtle - Yearly Beauty 

Natchez Crepe Myrtle: Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei; a shrub can be small or large. The bark of the tree is typically a dark brown. The leaves are dark glossy green but are orangish-red in the Fall. The budding of white flowers blooms all summer, making it a favorite to homeowners when beautifying their landscape. 

 This scrub loves a well-drained soil system. In really high temperatures in the summer, like in Texas, you should water the tree extensively to get deep into the roots. However, as a new shrub, it should be watered regularly during its growing season to get rooted. Once the shrub is rooted, watering is reduced to avoid root rot. Feeding is excellent during the early spring, producing beautiful flowers throughout the late Spring and Summer. These botanical beauties love sunlight and thrive in full sun.

 Natchez White Crepe Myrtle blooms all summer long.

 During the late spring and all through summer, the tree will produce a cooling shade along with its blooms. It is not only a favorite for its beauty but also because of its fast rooting and growing capabilities. The Natchez Crape Myrtle is a best seller, made so famous by being a fast-growing tree that blooms all summer. The shrubs are inexpensive to purchase and easy to add to your landscape if appropriately done (follow planting directions carefully). Its growth spurt ranges from 3 - 5 feet a year; the other beauty of this tree is its durability in different climates.

 When the flowering is dormant during the Fall, the Natchez is still a wonder to witness. The branches are a cinnamon-like color with orange-reddish leaves. The tree fits into the Fall color scheme. During its peak during late June and summer, the tree can get as tall as thirty feet and be as comprehensive as twenty feet. The best time to prune to make room for new blooms is late Winter.

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