Our Favorite Crepe Myrtle Varieties
Steve Bender, The Grumpy Gardener
By Steve Bender
Our Favorite Crepe Myrtles: Miami
Credit: Ralph Anderson
You'll find lots of crepe myrtles out there. These are some of our favorites.
Catawba
Our Favorite Crepe Myrtles: Catawba
Credit: Photo: Ralph Anderson
Upright, small tree growing up to 15 feet tall and wide; deep purple blooms; orange-red fall foliage.
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Osage
Our Favorite Crepe Myrtles: Osage
Credit: Photo: Ralph Anderson
Arching, open small tree growing up to 15 feet tall; light pink, long bloomer; beautiful chesnut brown bark; red fall color.
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Natchez
Our Favorite Crepe Myrtles: Natchez
Credit: Photo: Ralph Anderson
Vase-shaped tree growing up to 30 feet tall and wide; beautiful chesnut brown bark; longest bloomer; orange-red fall color.
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Miami
Our Favorite Crepe Myrtles: Miami
Credit: Photo: Ralph Anderson
Upright, small tree growing up to 25 feet tall; beautiful chesnut brown bark; orange-to-russet red fall foliage.
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By Steve Bender