A 4-metre (12 ft) crape myrtle in Lutherville, Maryland. Crape myrtles are chiefly known for their colorful and long-lasting flowers, which occur in summer. Most species of Lagerstroemia have sinewy, fluted stems and branches with a mottled appearance that arises from having bark that sheds throughout the year. The leaves are opposite and ...

Common crape myrtle blooms from July to September with numerous and showy flowers. The flower color of the wild-type species is rose to red, but there are cultivars offering a variety of colors. The leaves are light green with tinges of red initially that become dark green by summer and colorful in the fall.

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.

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.

2020年12月9日 · Crape myrtle bushes (Lagerstroemia indica) are attractive varieties of multi-stemmed flowering shrubs with showy red, white, pink or purple flowers. Crape myrtle shrubs flower in summer, turning the large bushes into colorful floral displays that …

2022年4月29日 · Though low maintenance, there are some things you can do to help get the best blooms from your crepe myrtle and ensure that your tree thrives. As always, it all starts with planning and selecting the right location.

Lagerstroemia indica, commonly known as a crape myrtle (also crepe myrtle, crêpe myrtle, or crepeflower [1]), is a species of flowering plant in the genus Lagerstroemia of the family Lythraceae. It originated in China. [2] It is an often multi-stemmed, deciduous tree with a wide spreading, flat topped, rounded, or even spike shaped open habit ...

2024年2月27日 · Crepe myrtles—also known as crape myrtles and crapemyrtles—boast year-round appeal, but in the heat of summer, they show their true colors, from red and pink to lavender, purple, and white. Widely available, they can be found at almost any nursery or garden center, and this is a great time to purchase them because you can see exactly what ...

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.

2025年1月24日 · After flowers fade, small brown seed pod capsules, in clusters at the branch tips, persist through the winter. ... The widespread practice of topping crapemyrtle is sometimes called “crape murder,” and it is strongly discouraged. These trees and shrubs only need to be pruned to thin a crowded canopy or to remove broken branches.