The Crepe Myrtle may be the most widely grown ornamental shrub in the southern United States. In the summertime, the showy blooms last for several months, withstanding high temperatures, punishing heat, and powerful sunlight. Flower colors include pink, red, purple, and white, depending on the variety.

Can I grow crape myrtle in the New York area? Answer This beautiful small tree (originating in Asia and naturalized in the South) is usually regarded as a southern tree.

2015年7月14日 · Crepe Myrtles in the PNW? - Absolutely! The one I planted in Sammamish reached 12' over a 15 year period, and was pruned to a tree form. It was sited in full sun, in amended clay-based soil with sharp drainage. Never had any disease, pest problems or limb-loss from winter weather.

Plant database entry for Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica 'Okmulgee') with 41 data details. Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica 'Okmulgee') in the Crepe Myrtles Database - Garden.org Learning Library

Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroemia 'Natchez') Hybridized at The US National Arboretum in 1964 by crossing L. fauriei with L. indica 'Pink Lace' in an attempt to develop a variety resistant to powdery mildew. The result was L. "Natchez," which is called the queen of crepe myrtles. It was officially named & released in 1978.

Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) was introduced into the United States around the time of its founding. It was quickly propagated and grown throughout the south. The only species grown in the US was Lagerstroemia indica, which blooms for a long time but is quite susceptible to powdery mildew. For over 200 years this shrub has been bred and ...

The bloom period for this Crepe Myrtle runs about 70 days, starting in early July. It puts on a show, too, with heavy bloom where the panicles are 8 inches wide by 12 inches long. Tuscarora sports an upright vase shape and has a slightly slower growth rate than many varieties, but its spectacular floral display makes up for the slower growth rate.

Plant database entry for Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroemia 'Zuni') with 24 images and 45 data details. Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroemia 'Zuni') in the Crepe Myrtles Database - Garden.org Learning Library

Pink Velour Crape Myrtle is a small tree, growing just over 10' tall at maturity. This variety is especially spectacular because of both the bright pink blooms and the wine-burgundy leaves. Reply to this comment

It turns out that the Black Diamond™ series of crepe myrtles are in fact the exact same plants as the Ebony series of Crepe Myrtles produced by the breeding work of Dr. Cecil Pounders of the ARS-USDA. When you buy a Black Diamond crepe myrtle, you are in fact actually buying an Ebony crepe myrtle.