Vibrant, Long-Blooming Crepe Myrtles for Color-Rich Landscapes
Crepe Myrtles are beloved across the country for their dramatic blooms, sculptural trunks, and remarkable heat tolerance. Few flowering shrubs or small trees deliver such extended seasons of color-lasting from midsummer well into fall. At TN Nursery, we've spent more than 65 years growing strong, field-tested Crepe Myrtles for homeowners, landscapers, and large restoration projects. Since 1959, our nursery has supplied plants to iconic destinations like Arlington National Cemetery and The Washington Monument and contributed horticultural knowledge to major media networks including Discovery and History. This depth of experience highlights the reliability of our Crepe Myrtle selections.
Why Crepe Myrtles Are a Garden Favorite
Crepe Myrtles combine showy flower clusters with sturdy growth habits, making them an ideal choice for landscapes needing bold, dependable color. They tolerate heat, humidity, poor soil, and extended dry spells-conditions that challenge many flowering shrubs. Their multi-stemmed form and smooth, peeling bark create elegant winter structure, while their summer blooms come in shades of pink, purple, red, and white. TN Nursery has selected Crepe Myrtle varieties that we know will have superior bloom production, mildew resistance and staying power, so our customers get a plant that is ready to grow and prosper immediately upon planting.
The Landscape Benefits of Crepe Myrtles
Crepe Myrtles are popular landscape trees, thanks to their long blooming period and elegant structure. Crepe Myrtles can be used to add height and motion in the garden as specimen plantings, foundation plantings, privacy screens, or street-side ornamentals. They are low maintenance and have relatively few pests and diseases, making them attractive to homeowners who desire high-impact color without a heavy pruning or fertilizing schedule. Pollinator gardens also benefit from Crepe Myrtles because they flower for long periods and provide nectar at a time when many mid-summer blooms begin to taper off. Crepe Myrtles are also well-suited to different soil types, from clay-heavy soil to sandy soil.
Questions About Crepe Myrtles
Do Crepe Myrtles prefer full sun?
Yes-full sun ensures the strongest blooms. At least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily is ideal for producing rich color and full flower clusters.
How tall do Crepe Myrtles grow?
Sizes vary by variety. Some remain compact at 3-5 feet, while tree-form Crepe Myrtles can reach heights of 20-30 feet with age.
Are Crepe Myrtles drought-tolerant?
Once established, they handle drought exceptionally well. Young plants benefit from regular watering until roots mature.
Do Crepe Myrtles need yearly pruning?
Only light shaping is recommended. Avoid heavy topping, as it weakens structure and reduces bloom quality.
Are Crepe Myrtles easy to grow?
Yes-Crepe Myrtles are one of the easiest ornamental shrubs or small trees to care for. They thrive in harsh summer heat and offer reliable flowering each year.
With decades of horticultural expertise, TN Nursery proudly offers Crepe Myrtles selected for strong growth, vivid color, and exceptional resilience-perfect for brightening landscapes season after season.