Crepe Myrtles 2017
It's that time of year, once again. Crepe myrtles growing rapidly and starting to shed their bark, all right before they burst into flower. Let's see your crepe myrtles! I'll start:
Lagerstromeia indica x faurei 'Catawba'
It has doubled in size since last year, and will be blooming in about 4 weeks. I couldn't find a photo of it last year, so here it is now.
As you can see, I have pruned it to a single trunk, and tied it up in two places (it was sprawling out). It has lots of new growth which should be followed soon by flower buds. My vision for this one may not be understood by many people here now (You're thinking "who would tie a crepe myrtle together like that! Horrible!") but it will be more than evident by this time next year.
Lagerstromeia indica 'Best Red' (also known as black diamond)
It has a much nicer form after this spring's pruning, and is starting to form flower buds.
2016 after planting:
Spring 2017 after pruning:
Today:
Today, new growth (small flower buds can be seen if you look close enough)
Lagerstromeia Indica 'Carolina Beauty'
It hasn't grown like the rest of them, but it is starting to bloom. I removed 3 large trunks this spring, and will remove more this November.
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- 9 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
The Carolina Beauty was planted in 1962 when the house was built (I think). It was butchered by the power co, so it isn't as beautiful as it used to be. Here are some photos from last year.
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My Landscape · More InfoThis one is also unique, because it has some branches grafted onto it that bloom a dark, crimson red. They bloom later than the pink, which is the majority of the tree. Let's see your crepe myrtles!
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9 years agoI just planted two Crapes last week. Not sure the varieties but one is dark pink and the other is a dark lavender/purple. I have a Natchez and Dallas Red that are on the way and should get planted this next week. I only have one picture on my phone at the moment.
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Chad Luvison