Bright red flowering trees for sale
Red Crepe Myrtle brings long-lasting summer color, striking bark, and an elegant small-tree form to the landscape. If you are looking for flowering trees for sale or small ornamental trees that deliver strong curb appeal without overwhelming the yard, this is a dependable choice. The image shows a mature specimen with a graceful multi-trunk habit, a rounded canopy, and dense clusters of vivid red blooms that stand out beautifully against green surroundings. We grow this ornamental favorite for gardeners who want reliable color, pollinator activity, and four-season character from one tree.
Key Features
- ✓ Brilliant red blooms from summer through early fall, often lasting up to 6 weeks
- ✓ Fast-growing deciduous ornamental tree with attractive exfoliating bark
- ✓ Multi-trunk form and balanced canopy suit specimen planting or landscape accents
- ✓ Nectar-rich flowers help attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
- ✓ A strong choice for sunny sites and warm-climate gardens
Details
| Product name | Red Crepe Myrtle |
| Plant type | Ornamental, deciduous tree |
| Growth habit | Fast-growing, relatively small tree with multi-trunk form and balanced canopy |
| Flower color | Red |
| Bloom season | Summer through early fall; late summer flowering with blooms lasting up to 6 weeks |
| Bark | Exfoliating, peeling bark with year-round visual interest |
| Sun exposure | Sunny locations; full sun |
| Soil preference | Adapts to various soil types if well-drained |
| Landscape uses | Specimen tree, accent planting, property lines, lawns, driveways, mixed ornamental beds, smaller landscapes, foundation plantings, patios, and walkways |
| Pollinator value | Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds |
| Plant form on arrival | Bare-root plant with slender branches and visible roots |
Carolina Red Crepe Myrtle
Carolina Red Crepe Myrtle is admired for its classic form and rich crimson blooms that brighten the landscape all summer. Its graceful multi-trunk structure and balanced canopy make it especially effective as a specimen tree or as an accent along property lines. This variety thrives in sunny locations and adapts well to different well-drained soils. We like it for dependable flowering, heat tolerance, and lasting bark texture that keeps the plant interesting even after bloom season.
Dynamite Red Crepe Myrtle
Dynamite Red Crepe Myrtle stands out with brilliant cherry-red blooms and an upright, fast-growing habit. It creates a bold focal point in lawns, driveways, and mixed ornamental beds. In full sun and hot climates, it keeps strong flower color through summer heat. Glossy green foliage sharpens the contrast, while the smooth exfoliating bark adds winter appeal. This is a good pick if you want strong impact and reliable disease resistance in a low-maintenance ornamental tree.
Tonto Red Crepe Myrtle
Tonto Red Crepe Myrtle is a compact selection with rich, deep red blooms and a naturally rounded shape. It fits well in smaller landscapes, foundation beds, and accent plantings near patios or walkways. This variety thrives in full sun, handles summer heat well, and flowers from early summer into fall. Its dark green foliage gives the blooms even more contrast, and once established it offers useful drought tolerance. For tighter spaces, this is often the easiest fit.
Noteworthy Traits of the Red Crepe Myrtle Tree
Red Crepe Myrtle is loved for more than flower color alone. Its nectar-rich blooms support pollinators throughout the warm season, drawing bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds into the garden. The natural peeling bark is one of its most valued ornamental features and adds texture during the dormant season. One honest note: while it stays relatively small compared with many shade trees, it still performs best where it has room for its canopy to develop fully in sun.
If you want reliable summer color and a standout form, our Red Crepe Myrtle is an easy landscape choice backed by TN Nursery's family-owned growing experience since 1959.
Frequently Asked Questions
▾Is Red Crepe Myrtle a good choice if I want flowering trees for sale for a smaller yard?
Yes. Red Crepe Myrtle is described as a relatively small ornamental tree, and compact forms like Tonto work especially well in smaller landscapes, foundation plantings, and near patios or walkways.
▾How long does Red Crepe Myrtle bloom compared with other small ornamental trees?
Red Crepe Myrtle blooms from summer through early fall, and the flowers can remain for up to 6 weeks. It is also noted as one of the last flowering trees to bloom in late summer.
▾What growing conditions does this Red Crepe Myrtle need?
This tree performs best in full sun or very sunny locations and prefers well-drained soil. It also adapts to various soil types and is valued for heat tolerance in warm climates.
Exposure
Red Crepe Myrtle flourishes in full sun, needing at least 6-8 hours of total sunlight daily. This exposure promotes vibrant blooms and strong growth, making it ideal for bright, sunny spots in your garden.
Height at Maturity
Under 25 Feet
Usage
Flowering
Shipped As
Bare-root
Ships
UPS
Planting Zones
6-10
