What is Crepe Myrtle?

Crepe Myrtle, also speaking Crape Myrtle, is a striking, durable, flowering tree popular for landscaping in warm climate. Krepe Myrtle was introduced from China and Korea to America in 1747. During the 18th century, it became popular in the south for its living flowers and a captivating colorful bark. In the family Lagerstromia , crepe myrtle trees brighten yards with low maintenance, watering or fertilization. During its prolonged flowering season in the summer, it explodes in the cervical red, lavender, pink, purple or white flowers that resemble thin, bright crepe paper. In the spring, if not in flowering, shiny dark green leaves form an umbrella similar to a canopy of leaves. Autumn brings leaves that turn gold and crimson before they fall. Finally, during its sleeping season in winter, unusual, exfoliate bark sheds long strips, so the trunk and branches depict complex multi-coopro certain use or conditions have been hybridized layers brown, gray and tan. The crepe myrtsts differ from dwarfs, container shrubsJust 18 "(46 cm) to the towering landscape trees up to 30 feet (9 m) tall. Some types can withstand dry better or flower longer than other year. The first year when it became an introduction, but should be maintained.

Crepe Myrtle is promoted by cutting and vaccination. They can be purchased and packed as a tree root from many breeders, especially from the south. However, if you are particularly interested in their flowers, it is best to choose your exact tree, while it is flowering, be sure of your shadow. The crepe Myrt must be gently and carefully cropped to keep its shape, but should not be aggressive cut, even in winter.