John Eisenhower of Integrity SavATree talks about the Tree of the Month, the Crape Myrtle!
TREE OF THE MONTH: #CRAPEMYRTLE
Form: Shrub
Seasonality: Perennial
Size: 25 feet tall
Leaves: Spiraled, simple, elliptical, 1 1/2 to 3 inches long, dark green on top, pale green on the bottom
Flowers: Crinkly-petals, crepe-like 1 – 1.5 inch flowers in dense clusters range from pink to red
Fruit: Dry, 6 parted, brown capsule in upright spikes, each capsule 1/2 inch long
Stems/Trunks: Multi-stemmed, gray brown bark, smooth, exfoliating and exposing shades of brown, reddish brown and green, stems tending upright
Range/Origin: China, Korea
Hardiness: Sunset zones 7-10, 12-14, 18-21, H1, H2; USDA: 7-10
Comments: Seasonal litter, No thorns
Cultural Requirements:
Exposure: Full sun
Water: Moderate
Soil: Most well drained soils
Propagation: Stem cuttings, layering
Maintenance: Low, prune in winter to encourage blooming
For more info view the full plant specifications from University of Arizona’s College of Agriculture & Life Sciences: Cooperative Extension | Crape Myrtle
Home Maintenance Calendar | #RejuvenationPruning & #CrapeMyrtle
PODCAST
John Eisenhower and Sarah Maitland discuss the Tree Of The Month: The Crepe Myrtle! A colorful accent for your home. Tips on pruning deciduous trees past December-January. Proper irrigation around your trees to avoid over or under watering. Fertilization techniques. Caller questions on proper care for a transplanted ocotillo and a tangerine tree that’s looking shabby.
