Red Crepe Myrtle

$23.99 USD

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Choose Size 2-3' 3-4'

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Quantity

Height at Maturity:

Under 25 Feet

Exposure:

Full Sun

Planting Zones:

6-9

Usage:

Flowering

Shipped As:

Bare-root

Cannot Ship To:

OR. AZ.

Why Red Crepe Myrtle is the Perfect Addition to Your Landscape

Red Crepe Myrtle is a favorite among home gardeners who want to bring a dramatic pop of color into their yard. While several varieties are available in many different colors, the shrub is a favorite choice for those who want a beautiful, hardy, and low-maintenance tree.

Growing and Caring for Red Crepe Myrtle: Tips for a Vibrant Garden

The shrub is a fixture in the southern states but is recommended for growth in USDA hardiness zones 6 to 10. It was named for the crinkly, crepe-like appearance of its flowers, which bloom in early spring and continue throughout the summer in most areas. However, the bark of this tree is just as appealing as the flowers it produces. The bark can be light brown, orange, cream, or cinnamon-colored, giving this shrub its own appeal.

Red Crepe Myrtle is a hardy plant, which makes it a favored option among home gardeners and commercial landscape designers. It is resistant to high heat and tolerant of drought weather conditions. It can be purchased balled and burlap or bare root. It can also be transplanted from containers.

They prefer loamy soils but can adapt to most soil types except excessively wet soil. They produce blooms without fertilizer but flourish with regular fertilizer applications.

Red Crepe Myrtle Varieties: Stunning Blossoms and Year-Round Appeal

One of the most attractive traits of the Red Crepe Myrtle is its versatility. It can be pruned into a shrub or a multi-stemmed tree. Because of its dramatic colors, it is often placed along driveways or around decks. It also makes a lovely specimen tree in any yard or garden. When used as a shrub, it can be used as a border or around entrances. Dwarf varieties can be used as ground cover for an unusual visual effect that adds appeal.

This Is How Your Plants Will Look upon Delivery

Bloom/Foliage Color

Red

Plant bare root trees during the dormant season in early spring or late fall (November through April). Dig the hole twice as wide as the roots so the soil is well-drained. Position the tree so the root flare is at or just above ground level. Fill the hole back with the soil you dug from and water. Maintain soil moisture, especially in the tree's early years, by providing deep, regular watering. Apply a 2-4 inch mulch away from the trunk at the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Prune trees during the first few seasons to establish strength and resilience, remove damaged branches, and continue maintenance pruning as the tree matures. Regularly inspect for pests and diseases and apply integrated pest management practices. Protect young trees from mechanical damage and extreme temperatures with tree guards, and stake them if necessary for support, removing the stakes after one or two years.

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