Crepe Myrtle Tree - Nanchez
By Bathgate
12 Jul, 2014
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This Crepe Myrtle has one of the longest blooming periods - almost two months until they begin to fade. A feast for the bees, butterflies, etc.
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that is very long
15 Jul, 2014
This tree has a very short dormancy, also. It typically looses its leaves in early January, then refoliates in late February or early March.
Another very beautiful tree is Queen's Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroemia speciosa). Unfortunately, it's not as common here. It's a very tropical tree.
16 Jul, 2014
This tree here is very slow to emerge from dormancy, especially with the brutal winters we get here in the Northeast. That's a good thing because the tulips and daffodils planted underneath get sufficient sun before it wakes up. I am on the fringes of its growth range - they are more common in the south. It does put on a spectacular fall display before it goes to sleep with brilliant red orange and yellow foliage. It also holds it berries/seed pods all winter for the birds to nosh on.
16 Jul, 2014
Yes, I would guess it's more of a southern-growing tree, being native to India.
19 Jul, 2014
Wow! Only two months? LOL :>)
They bloom here from April, May through fall. They do have a very long bloom-cycle.
15 Jul, 2014