Purple Crepe Myrtle

Purple Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia

Purple Crepe Myrtle is a fast-growing deciduous tree with long-lasting purple flowers in summer. It's one of the last blooming trees of the summer season, blooming in July and August and staying bloomed for many weeks. This is a gorgeous addition to your garden, with heads turning from the road and sidewalk!

When other plants have stopped blooming, it shows its true glory. Its ability to grow without becoming too large makes this flowering tree favorite a perfect tree for urban landscaping, homesteads, and family farms.

Purple Crepe Myrtle Tree Details | Lagerstroemia indica Overview

Family: Lythraceae

Light Requirement:Full Sun

Water Needs: Moist

Height: 20 - 25 ft.

Spread: 10 – 20 ft.

Growth Rate: Fast

Bloom Time: Summer

FlowerColor: Purple

Wildlife Value:

 Attracts bees, butterflies,birds

Purple Crepe Myrtle Looks Great in Gardens

Purple Crepe Myrtle has dark foliage with contrasting violet flowers. Captivating, multi-toned gray and brown exfoliating bark and a multi-trunked stem complete the picture of beauty.

Plant to create a living fence or as an accent in your garden.It is lovely when trained and kept as a tall privacy hedge plant. The trunks will create a walland plenty of curb appeal. Flowers that twist and curl like crepe paper (hence its name) will bloom in midsummer and stay through early fall, giving you a great flowering season.

Plant this tree in full sun to encourage the best bloom set. Avoid planting in dry areas with partial or full shade, as shade will hinder flowers from setting. Plant this tree in well-draining soil and keep it watered to have the best ornamental blooms.

Why Choose Lagerstroemia indica Purple Crepe Myrtle for Your Landscape

Many birds love Twilight Crepe Myrtle, so planting this will attract them for nesting and for eating its seeds. TN Nursery

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How to Grow and Care for Bare Root Trees

Bare root trees are shipped dormant without soil, making them lightweight, cost-effective, and easy to plant during the cool months of early spring or fall. To begin, soak the roots in a bucket of water for 4–6 hours before planting to rehydrate them. Choose a sunny location with well-draining soil and ample space for the tree’s mature size.

Dig a hole twice as wide as the spread of the roots and deep enough to keep the root flare (where the roots begin to spread from the trunk) at or slightly above ground level. Create a small mound of soil in the center of the hole, spread the roots evenly over it, backfill with native soil, and gently tamp down to remove air pockets. Water thoroughly after planting.

Keep the soil consistently moist (not soggy) during the first growing season, and apply mulch around the base—avoiding direct contact with the trunk—to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Stake the tree if necessary, and prune only to remove dead or damaged branches. With proper care, your bare root tree will establish quickly and grow strong for years to come.

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