by Crape Myrtle Guy | Jun 27, 2012 | Crape Myrtles - Full Size
The Natchez Crape Myrtle is a broad, tall crape myrtle with an orange bark. The tree can be pruned into a single trunk or allowed to grow with multiple trunks. Its bark is strongly exfoliating with a deep orange undertone which creates beautiful color and texture in...
by Crape Myrtle Guy | Jun 27, 2012 | Crape Myrtles - Full Size
The Muskogee Lavender Crape Myrtle reaches 30 feet. It has a broad, arching profile, an exfoliating bark and a slight scent of lavender. This thickly leafed tree works as a single specimen or in a grove.
by Crape Myrtle Guy | Jun 5, 2012 | Crape Myrtles - Full Size
Catawba Crape Myrtle reaches heights of 12-15 feet at maturity. This shrub is easily trained to fit your garden. This is a smaller crape myrtle with a purple tone. It is always important to purchase the right size! Crape Myrtles are most lovely in...
by Crape Myrtle Guy | Jun 1, 2012 | Posts
Hello, I am the Crape Myrtle Guy! I will be blogging on all things Crape Myrtle and all things garden from the Crape Myrtle Capitol of the World, Waxahachie, Texas. Join us for the Crape Myrtle Festival on July 3, 2012, when the crape myrtles are at their peak in...
by Crape Myrtle Guy | Apr 21, 2012 | Crape Myrtle Care
Pruning Crape Myrtles There is an art to pruning a crape myrtle – and it’s important, so important, the wrongful pruning of a crape myrtle can result in what is known as: Crape Murder. What is Crape Murder? Crape Murder is improper pruning by cutting the...