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Red Crepe Myrtle

Red Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia indica Red Crepe Myrtle provides a long blooming season, drought tolerance, and aesthetic appeal.  THIS IS NOT ON THE BOGO DEAL. THESE PRICES ARE ALMOST AT COST. FRESH DUG AND SHIPPING NOW. NOW IS THE PERFECT TIME TO PLANT FOR FALL. Characteristics Of The Red Crepe Myrtle Height: Typically grows between 10-20 feet, though dwarf varieties are more petite. Leaves: Glossy green leaves that turn shades of yellow, orange, or scarlet in the fall. Flowers: Clusters of bright, scarlet, wavy flowers that resemble crepe paper. These trees bloom from late spring to early fall. Bark: Smooth and peeling bark adds visual interest year-round. Growth Requirements: Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours a day). Soil: Well-draining soil; tolerates various soil types. Water: Drought-resistant once established but thrives with consistent watering during dry periods. Popular Uses Of The Red Crepe Myrtle Used as a flowering hedge, accent plant, or small tree. It is ideal for urban gardens because of its compact size. Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies. How do you keep them healthy To ensure all grow healthy, they should be planted in well-draining soils with full sun exposure, which tends to be at least six hours of direct sunlight daily. Prune young trees often but only occasionally if the trees are already grown. It is best to trim during early spring to keep the plant clean and visually appealing with bushy-shaped crowns for summer flowering.  Which fertilizer is suitable for them?  For this type, a slow-release all-purpose fertilizer in the 10-10-10 nitrogen—phosphorus—potassium ratio is recommended. Use it in early spring as buds are starting to break for best results, promoting green foliage and lots of blooms.  Do they grow very fast?  Yes, they are fast growers; this plant can grow up to 2 feet in a year. In a perfect world, you can quickly set them in a garden without much hustle and bustle and grow to the full size of 10-30ft, depending on the type. What does it attract?  Due to colorful nectar-bearing flowers, red crepe myrtles attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. In some cases, they may also be likely to attract bird species that feed on the fruits of the tree. In gardens, their blooms even have the ecological importance of supporting beneficial wildlife.  How long does it live if not pruned?  These trees live long, growing to be valuable trees that may last half a century and more if adequately managed. They are durable due to their ability to withstand harsh climate and weather conditions, so they can live for decades, creating a long-term design element for any landscape.

Muskogee Crepe Myrtle

Muskogee Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia indica Muskogee Muskogee Crepe Myrtle is a striking deciduous shrub or small tree with vibrant lavender-pink flowers and smooth, cinnamon-colored bark. It adds a burst of color and elegance to gardens and landscapes. This famous ornamental tree offers many benefits when incorporated into landscaping designs. With its stunning visual appeal, adaptability, and ease of maintenance, it has become a favored choice for many landscapers and homeowners alike.  Muskogee Crepe Myrtle Is A Great Choice For Homeowners  It is an excellent choice for homeowners who want to add interest, texture, and color to their landscape. Each tree has smooth, brown stems that fan out into a vase shape. The branches contain even rows of oval leaves in a beautiful deep green shade. These attractive colors and textures become even more exciting when this tree blooms with lavender flowers. Its vibrant look will surely draw the eye wherever you plant this beautiful tree. Starting in spring, these trees begin to produce cone-shaped bunches of flowers. Each flower cluster consists of several small, individual, pinkish-purple petals with a crinkled appearance similar to tissue paper. After going through their flowering season, these trees produce clumps of berries that add even more visual interest to the tree. Clumps of small, round berries on the end of each branch gradually transform from shiny, green berries to brown, serrated seed pods. This tree's flowering and berry-producing seasons can last several months because it produces new flowers regularly. Explore the Many Ways to Garden With Muskogee Crepe Myrtle These trees have endless purposes throughout the landscape. A tidy row of them can be a lovely way to border a walkway or fill in narrow strips of land. Standalone versions can be a focal point on a lawn and look great, bordered with other flowers or decorative grasses. You can even use clusters of these trees to create a hedge that provides privacy and shade. It comes in many shapes and sizes. Some landscapers keep it as a compact bush, while others let it soar to 30 feet or more. Those who prefer a classic tree shape can choose a single-trunk variant, while people who like a denser look can select a multi-stem style. Whatever its height and branch arrangement, this tree's crown tends to spread out into a horizontal, oval shape with densely packed leaves and branches. It can grow up to 20 - 25 feet tall and spread out to roughly 15 - 20 feet wide. It has a fast growth rate and is one of the larger varieties of crape myrtles.  It belongs to the small deciduous tree group but can also be pruned and shaped as a large shrub. It is great for planting outdoors due to its extensively branched structure and smooth bark.  Based on growth conditions, it may take about ten years for a shrub to gain full size. If grown in the proper conditions, the tree can easily grow up to two to three feet per year.  They are planted in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. They thrive in full sun and well-draining soil, making them a good choice for hot summer zones.  Young Muskogee Crepe Myrtles need to be watered during the first year of growth to help the roots grow deeper. Once they grow, they are very resilient to dry conditions and will only need watering if the environment becomes arid for a long time.

Natchez Crepe Myrtle

Natchez Crepe Myrtle: Lagerstroemia x 'Natchez'  Natchez Crepe Myrtle is a tall, deciduous shrub or small tree with pristine white flowers, smooth, exfoliating bark, and attractive foliage. It is a popular choice for ornamental landscaping and offers many benefits when integrated into landscaping designs, making it a highly sought-after choice for enhancing outdoor spaces. It has everything from stunning flower clusters to a beautiful curb appeal. Once it blooms, you can enjoy having elegant flowers for the entire summer. The flowers are so dense that it looks like the tree is covered in snow. You don't have to search further for a garden favorite you are sure to please. Natchez Crepe Myrtle Makes a Lovely Focal Point Some plants were made to blend into the background, but not this tree. If you want a focal point for your yard, you can't go wrong with this option. The lush green leaves look beautiful for most of the year, but they turn fiery red and orange in autumn. The leaves and flowers aren’t the only thing that stands out. Look at the smooth bark; you'll notice a lovely cinnamon color. This outer bark peels in the summertime to reveal a beige bark underneath. Stays Relatively Small While some trees can extend 50 to 80 feet into the sky, this tree is known for attaining a reasonable height. Once it reaches full maturity, it will stand just 12-15 feet high. This makes it an ideal tree for your garden or backyard. Plus, it is known for proliferating, which means you can plant it and enjoy its height in just a few years. The shrub stands out with its flower blooms. Many perennial plants only bloom for a couple of months or less, but this tiny tree blooms for up to five months a year. The tree produces white flowers growing in lovely spring and summer clusters. When the blooms stop, it is time for autumn and stunning red-orange leaves. Fast Growing Flowering Shrub Favorite When you start working on your landscaping, you want it to look fabulous immediately. It can help because of its speedy growth. Gardeners can expect this plant to grow 3 to 5 feet a year until it reaches maturity. This means it only takes a year or two for the plant to start looking like a tree after you purchase it from a plant nursery. Before long, you can relax under the shade of the green foliage and enjoy its white flowers.  If well taken care of, the shrubs are known to have a life expectancy of between 50 years and even a century. Due to their long-lived species and low demands on care, they are widely used in landscaping and gardening. It produces pretty white flowers during summer, and it has showy cinnamon-colored barks; it has less tendency to develop powdery mildew. This plant is perfect for use as a windbreak. A Carefree Shrub  The plant has a shallow root system with branching, ubiquitous roots. Since this root system is noninvasive, it can be planted close to sidewalks, driveways, or foundations without threatening their stability.  The Natchez crepe myrtle should ideally be planted in full sun exposure; the plant requires a minimum of six hours daily. Sunlight makes for bright flowers and helps treat diseases like powdery mildew.