How to Grow and Care for Crepe Myrtles - Garden. org How to Grow and Care for Crepe Myrtles Introduction The Crepe Myrtle is a fast-growing, small to medium-sized deciduous tree that produces large, colorful flowers over a long period from midsummer to fall The foliage is attractive in fall and the textured bark provides winter interest Another common name is southern lilac
Can I grow crape myrtle in the New York area? - NYBG Mertz Library . . . Can I grow crape myrtle in the New York area? Answer This beautiful small tree (originating in Asia and naturalized in the South) is usually regarded as a southern tree In the New York area we are on the edge of its growing zone
The Top Recommended Varieties of Crepe Myrtles - Garden. org Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroemia 'Natchez') Hybridized at The US National Arboretum in 1964 by crossing L fauriei with L indica 'Pink Lace' in an attempt to develop a variety resistant to powdery mildew The result was L "Natchez," which is called the queen of crepe myrtles It was officially named released in 1978
A History of the Crepe Myrtle - Garden. org Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) was introduced into the United States around the time of its founding It was quickly propagated and grown throughout the south The only species grown in the US was Lagerstroemia indica, which blooms for a long time but is quite susceptible to powdery mildew For over 200 years this shrub has been bred and improved cultivars released In the 1950's, John