Crape Myrtle Tree

The crape myrtle tree stays dormant for quite a long time through the spring it seems, and is always late in blooming.

But this is okay, because the crape myrtle tree will have its moment of glory, long after the other trees have dropped their blossoms, settling into the routine of summer.

This is because the crape myrtle tree, despite its many times crooked and twisted trunk, is actually a favorite among the ornamental trees.

Round about midsummer, the crape myrtle tree will break into bloom with very showy blossoms that are great big bunches of feathery little blossoms looking like giant blooms set against the green foliage of the crape myrtle tree.

The entire crape myrtle tree will be a blaze of color, in whites, pinks, purples, burgundies, and every other color in between.

The crape myrtle tree can be trimmed and managed quite nicely. It can be kept short, tall and thin, or allowed to spread out for a cozy shady effect. In fact, over years, you can even train a crape myrtle tree to wrap and twist around another, sometimes for quite an artistic look, though some find this a bit unnatural looking.

Whatever your need, the crape myrtle tree is great for landscaping, whether you line it in a column with others for borders and edges, or let it stand alone to revel in its own beauty.