No, they are crepe myrtles. David

They are beautiful! The entire landscaping is stunning.

Thank you very very much!

There is actually a steel edging which serves as the border though it is nearly impossible to see it with all the plantings and the grass. Thank-you for the kind feedback. D

I love crepe myrtles they are the most beautiful ornamental trees as you display here.
is the lawn seed or sod?

Zoysia grass from sod.

I just love the way you have used the crepe myrtles. I have 3in my garden and love to watch them get new leaves in summer and then flower and then lose it all in winter. I live in Perth Aust and it gets very hot in summer but they do so well. The whole garden you have created is just wonderful. I admire your talent.

Thank-you. I am a big fan of the Ozzie Open so all my attention this time of year is focusing on your wonderful country. Crepe Myrtles are great in hot places like Houston.

I'm new to landscaping, would these trees be able to handle cold winters in the Mountain West? I really like the way they look but I know they're a few different kinds of trees that don't survive the winter. The yard looks really good by the way.

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Are you referring to the Crepe Myrtle trees (red flowers)? No, they would not be good in your area.

I know there is a variety of crepe Myrtles that can grow in a hardy zone of 6 but not the original Crepes. The one variety is called red rockets and not as pretty.