Why do named varieties of crape myrtles seem to disappear from nurseries? Two popular names from the past, Watermelon Red and ...

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With such a wide array of sizes available, crape myrtle can be used as either a bush or a tree. “Varieties that can reach at least 15 to 20 feet are the best to tree form,” Tracy advises.

Crape myrtle trees bloom on the new growth ... Shearing trees back each year also prevents the trunks from maturing. Many varieties have outstanding peeling colorful bark when mature.