Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Different Things To Look At When People Buy Crape Myrtle Trees

Different Things To Look At When People Buy Crape Myrtle Trees



By Elena McDowell





The crape myrtle is one of the most liked flowering trees in the US and in Europe. They generally have large sweeping limbs that are laden with various flowers of many different colors. They range from light pink, to red, to violet and white. There are several different varieties to research if you plan to buy crape myrtle trees for different landscaping needs.



They grow an average of around 20 - 25 feet high. If given enough time and space to spread out, often they can grow even larger. There are many dwarf varieties available to people who only have limited space or prefer a smaller plant to care for. They can be bought in many different nurseries and online stores. Their bark is typically a light to darkish gray that peals off slowly through the year showing a multicolored trunk.



A Natchez is one of the quicker growing hybrid types. It can often mature to a height of 25 feet or more. The blossoms are often a nice white which open in the spring and bloom all year and a rich off white colored bark. The Muskogee is similar though its thick flowers are dark pink flowers with a deep brown bark.



The Osage is a little smaller with a mature height of around 15 to 20 feet. It has lavish pink flowers that bloom most of the year. It also has bright glossy leaves that turn bright red in the fall. The Sioux is very similar to it though has brighter pink flowers and grows better in tight or narrow places.



Growing at a small 5 -10 feet tall an Acoma is a new hybrid that spread out horizontally like a shrub. It has small green-gray leaves and small off-white flowers giving it a striking appearance among other shrubs or trees. A disease resistant Tonto is known for its rounder natural shape and its bright red flowers that people love to look at.



Sometimes someone wants to try their luck at growing dwarf plants in containers or wants a dwarf shrub for landscaping around their window. The New Orleans dwarf is one of the better examples of the tiny varieties. They are known for having a rich purple flower and a glossy violet tinted leaf. This dwarf plant grows like a small shrub and can even grow inside large hanging baskets.



Before picking a tree, look around the spot and consider how high it could become in the space you provided for it. The general idea is for your tree to blend with the landscape, while complementing it as well. You should also consider its pruning requirements, sometimes people choose a larger or faster growing tree only to have to keep pruning it back every year until it dies.



When you do buy crape myrtle trees for any landscaping requirements, remember the first year it is planted in the earth or a pot, they will require plenty of water. When it is around 90 or 100 degrees one day can easily dry the roots enough to damage your plant. With good care, after its first year it will establish a root-ball and not require these waterings.









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