Crape Myrtle Trees

Crape Myrtle trees have been famous throughout the southern region of the country for decades. With their abundant canopy of brightly colored flowers and unique, peeling bark it is not difficult to see why. These beautiful flowering trees have been around since the 1700’s and are in fact native to parts of Asia. Traditional varieties include the Arapaho & Muskogee, which are still two of the best-selling Crape Myrtles in the country.

The introduction of the Dynamite Crape Myrtle by Dr. Carl Whitcomb in 1997 introduced a whole new idea of how Crape Myrtles should be; bright, vibrant flowering trees with extended bloom periods, adaptability to various soil & growing conditions, and cold hardiness. Within the year to follow, Dr. Whitcomb made several more exciting introductions into the Crape Myrtle family: the Red Rocket, Tightwad Red, & Sired Red, and more. These varieties have quickly become some of the most popular and widely planted in the nation, even as far north as zone 6.

The majority of Crape Myrtles – both traditional and newly introduced – have extended bloom periods that make them all the more desirable. While many flowering trees bloom for 4-6 weeks, most Crape Myrtles bloom for three months, with improved varieties blooming for up to four. You can purchase Crape Myrtles in a wide variety of colors, including many different shades of red, pink, purple & white.

Crape Myrtles are diverse enough to fit into any landscape design, and easily become the focal point of any well-planned yard.