Do crepe myrtles come in white?

The White Crape Myrtle is versatile and can be grown as a shrub or a small tree. The bark and the flowers are pleasing to the eye. It’s hard to look at the Crape Myrtle tree and not notice its’ beauty.

How fast do white crepe myrtles grow?

about 1-2 feet per year
In general, crape myrtles grow at a medium to fast growth rate at about 1-2 feet per year. Hence where they get their nickname – fast growing trees!

How big do white crape myrtle trees get?

Description

Bloom Color:	White
Mature Height:	12 to 15 ft.
Mature Spread:	10 to 15 ft.
Soil Type:	Well drained soil; crape myrtles are drought tolerant
Sun Exposure:	Full sun

What are white crape myrtles called?

Lagerstroemia
Lagerstroemia ‘Early Bird White’ (Crape Myrtle)

Which crape myrtle is the best?

Natchez is recognized as the top performing crape myrtle in the southeastern United States. It was introduced by the U. S. National Arboretum in 1987. White flowers and exfoliating bark are characteristic of this cultivar, which reaches heights of 30 feet at maturity.

When’s the best time to plant a crape myrtle?

Late fall to early spring is the best time to plant. But a lot of folks buy and plant their crepe myrtle in summer because they select it while it is blooming. That works too, but watering well during the summer months is crucial to transitioning it into your garden.

Where is the best place to plant a crepe myrtle?

sunny location
Crepe myrtle trees should be planted in a sunny location. Soil need not be rich or amended; crepe myrtle trees are adaptable to most soils except those that are soggy. Sunlight and well-draining soil afford a wealth of summer blooms and help keep pests away.

What is the prettiest crape myrtle?

Top 5 Crape Myrtle Tree Varieties

• Tuscarora Crape Myrtle. Maturing to a height of around 20 feet, the Tuscarora Crape Myrtle is known by its signature coral, pink blooms.
• Muskogee Crape Myrtle.
• Natchez Crape Myrtle.
• Arapaho Crape Myrtle.
• Black Diamond Crape Myrtle.

Which crepe myrtle is the fastest growing?

Basham’s Party Pink
The Crape Myrtle Company Basham’s Party Pink is the fastest growing Crape Myrtle Tree we have ever seen. It is not unusual for Basham’s Party Pink to grow 12 to 15 feet per year! It is a very full upright tree that grows to 30ft+ tall with a 20ft+ canopy.

What is the best white crape myrtle?

Choose From 7 Beautiful Varieties of White Crape Myrtle!

• PIXIE WHITE (2′-3′ Pure White)
• SARAH’S FAVORITE (25′ White, Great Shade Tree)
• KIOWA (6′-8′ Dense Shrub or Small Pure White Tree, NEW!)
• ACOMA (7′-10′ Pure White Small Tree)
• NATCHEZ (18′ Pure White, Everyone’s Favorite!)
• LAFAYETTE (2′ Wisps of Lavender White)

What is the hardiest crape myrtle tree?

Tougher than its Southern cousin, Tonto Hardy Crape Myrtle Tree tolerates subzero temperatures. Like other crape myrtles, this deciduous shrub provides months of interest in the landscape. From midsummer to fall, its bright red flower panicles are on full display.

Where is the best place to plant crepe myrtles?

hot sun
Crape Myrtles can be grown all over the USA, in any soil type. The site should be in the bright, hot sun: full or partial sun (6hrs min). No heavy shade for Crape Myrtles. If the site gets sun for part of the day then it’s fine.

What is the best time of year to plant crepe myrtles?

Late fall to early spring is the best time to plant. First, learn some information about the lifespan and growth of your tree. Crepe myrtles range in size from dwarf selections (less than three feet tall) to some that can reach as tall as 30 feet.

What is the best time to plant crape myrtle trees?

The best time to plant crape myrtle is June to late September while soils are warm. Watering during summer hot and dry spells is also beneficial to flowering, but overall crape myrtle is very drought tolerant once established in the landscape.

What is the hardiest crape myrtle?

How many years does it take for a crepe myrtle to bloom?

This myrtle, like all myrtles, thrives in full sunlight and moist but well-draining soil. It has a maximum height of between 15 to 30 feet, which means it will take between about five to 10 years to reach maturity.

Which crepe myrtle blooms longest?

lavender purple Muskogee
If you are looking for the longest bloom time look to the lavender purple Muskogee or the white Natchez. You will enjoy flowers for months! The Muskogee is also one the few Crape Myrtles that is recommended into a zone 11. Howdy, hot states, this is the tree for you!

Can crepe myrtle survive winter?

Most crape myrtle varieties are winter hardy to zone 7, which corresponds to a minimum winter temperature of 0° to 10° F. Depending on where you live in Ohio, you may be in zone 5 or 6, where crape myrtles will need some winter protection in order to survive.

What is the fastest growing crepe myrtle?

Basham’s Party Pink is one of our favorite Crapes. It is the fastest growing crape myrtle available, growing 8′ per year! It is a very full, upright tree that grows to 30’….

Brand	The Crape Myrtle Company
Number of Pieces	5