A Guide To Crepe Myrtle Varieties - Southern Living
2023年6月9日 · Below you’ll find a guide to crepe myrtle heights with info on their summer bloom color and fall leaf color as well. (As gorgeous as their summer blooms are, just wait until you see a crepe myrtle in full fall mode. Orange, red, and yellow foliage replaces the brilliant blooms for an outstanding autumn show.)
Complete Guide to Crape Myrtles | Origin, Care, History & More
2015年1月16日 · 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.
21 Best Crepe Myrtle Varieties To Enliven Your Landscape
Plant them in rows to form a head-turning privacy hedge, or use it as a specimen tree. 21. Osage Crepe Myrtle. Osage cuts a very graceful figure with its arching weeping form and small clusters of delicate blooms which range from peach to pale-pink, yellow, and lilac.
How To Grow And Care For Crepe Myrtle - Southern Living
2024年2月27日 · These easy-to-grow trees possess many outstanding features. Sinewy and strong, crepe myrtles have gray, tan, or cinnamon-hued branches that bear glorious clouds of colorful, long-lasting blooms starting in June. In the fall, they dependably produce radiant foliage in reds, oranges, and yellows.
Crape Myrtle Varieties (Pictures, Sizes and Colors) - Gardenine
2023年7月14日 · Crape Myrtles are common landscaping trees, mostly used in privacy hedges, for hanging baskets, as bonsai, or even as beautiful specimen trees. There are over 52 varieties of crape myrtles, most with brilliant blooms and foliage. This article discusses 14 common varieties of crape myrtle, covering their sizes, bloom colors and seasons.
How to Grow & Care for Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica)
2022年4月29日 · The crepe myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) is a species of small, beautiful tree native to Asia that has naturalized in the Deep South of the United States. So often used in landscaping is Lagerstroemia indica that as you travel around some areas of the country, that you will see its presence in almost every yard.
Crepe Myrtle Colors | A Comprehensive Guide - Perennial Masters
2023年9月20日 · Originating from Southeast Asia, crepe myrtles initially exhibited flower colors encompassing white, pale lavender, and profound pink shades. Coupled with glossy, dark green leaves that transition to autumnal yellows, oranges, or reds, these varieties have flourished in the United States for over two centuries.
How to Grow a Crepe Myrtle Tree - The Old Farmer's Almanac
Learn how to grow and care for crepe myrtle trees—known for their colorful long-lasting flowers in summer, beautiful foliage in autumn, and gorgeous bark in winter. A no-fuss plant, crepe myrtles are heat- and drought-tolerant as well as deer-resistant!
Crepe Myrtle: Plant Care and Best Varieties for Your Garden
Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroemia) is a genus of ornamental plants renowned for their long-lasting summer blooms, attractive bark, and brilliant fall foliage. These plants are highly valued in landscaping for their multi-season interest and vibrant display of flowers ranging from white and pink to deep red and purple.
Crepe Myrtle Care Guide – How To Grow This Tree Like A Pro
2022年11月12日 · Crepe Myrtle or Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica), often known as “Southern Lilacs,” are popular in the South and reach a height of up to 25 feet (7.6m) according to Missouri Botanical Gardens. The main reason for their popularity is their stunning early spring blooms, brilliant autumn black leaves, and, in some cases, appealing bark.