6. Crape Myrtle
Crape Myrtle is a Southern-garden gem, that makes everyone say “wow” when they see such pretty and frilly flowers that come in different shades of red, white, lavender, and pink during the warm days of summer and chilly fall weather.
Many varieties of this small tree show off impressive yellow, red, or orange foliage during fall, as well as some great-looking green or silver patches on the underside of their bark.
A variety that is strong enough to fight disease while also being extremely beautiful is “Arapaho”, which has some pretty red flowers and unique foliage that is purple-tinged.
Add Powder Puff.
Would be helpful if the zones the trees will grow in were included.
I have crepe myrtles – but his year (first time in about 40 years) the bark scale invaded our neighborhood – any recommendations for what to do – sprayed with Neem oil – and cut severely infected branches.
Which trees will grow on a wind swept, open hill 200 feet from the Bay of Fundy?
I like Rose of Sharon aka Althea. It comes in several colors—white, purple and pink are the colors I’m familiar with. It can be trimmed to look more tree-like or allowed to grow as a bush. My mother grew them when I was young.
Surprised to see the first picture of One I had out in California.
I forgot it’s name and wanted to get one for the NY area
Had a Japanese Maple in Woodland Hills, CA. It was supposed to be a miniature but it got reallly big. It was a beauty when the seasons changed. I do miss it.