Our Favorite Crepe Myrtles

You'll find lots of crepe myrtles out there. These are some of our favorites.

Our Favorite Crepe Myrtles: Catawba

Photo: Ralph Anderson

Catawba

Upright, small tree growing up to 15 feet tall and wide; deep purple blooms; orange-red fall foliage.

Our Favorite Crepe Myrtles: Osage

Photo: Ralph Anderson

Osage

Arching, open small tree growing up to 15 feet tall; light pink, long bloomer; beautiful chesnut brown bark; red fall color.

Our Favorite Crepe Myrtles: Natchez

Photo: Ralph Anderson

Natchez

Vase-shaped tree growing up to 30 feet tall and wide; beautiful chesnut brown bark; longest bloomer; orange-red fall color.

Our Favorite Crepe Myrtles: Miami

Photo: Ralph Anderson

Miami

Upright, small tree growing up to 25 feet tall; beautiful chesnut brown bark; orange-to-russet red fall foliage.

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http://www.southernliving.com/home-garden/gardens/crepe-myrtle-varieties-00417000068300/