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Flowers begin to appear in late spring to early summer, depending on variety. (To keep the plant blooming all summer, see Plant Care tips below.) After the flower begins to die, heavy clusters of seed pods form, causing each branch to droop and the plant to have a weeping appearance.
10 Δεκ 2020 · Crape myrtles are large shrubs or small trees with multiple stems and a rounded, bushy crown. Large flower clusters that bloom during summer are the plant’s most outstanding feature. Crape myrtles have smooth peeling bark in a range of colors including, gray, cinnamon, light tan, and soft pink.
27 Φεβ 2024 · You can plant a crepe myrtle any time of year, but in spring after the last frost is best. Late fall through spring is good because the tree is dormant. Crepe myrtles can be planted during the summer when they are widely available at garden centers and you can verify bloom color, but plan to water them well.
3 Ιουν 2011 · Crape myrtle tree types consist of the colors, red, white, lavender or pink, and purple. Leaves are 1-4 inches long and turn red in spring, and dark green in summer. In northern Florida trees, the leaves will turn yellow, orange, and red in the fall.
7 Οκτ 2023 · Planting. Plant in late fall to early spring when dormant for best results. Many people purchase their Crape Myrtles in the summer so that they can see the true color of the blooms. However, the best time to plant is in the late fall to early spring, when the trees are dormant.
14 Ιαν 2023 · Soil pH: Acid, neutral. Time of year to plant: Late fall, winter, early spring. Flowering time of year: Summer, early fall. Flower color: White, pink, lavender, red, purple. Hardiness zones: USDA Z7 (above-ground branches), USDA Z5 (roots) Scientific name: Lagerstroemia. Common names: Crepe myrtle, crape myrtle, summer lilac.
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!
