Now is a great time to plant these plants in your garden so that you can see their beautiful flowers this summer and fall.This fast-growing small tree or shrub has clusters of creamy white, soft-texture blooms in the summer. Its smooth tan exfoliating bark with glossy green foliage that turns orange-red in the fall grows 15-20 feet tall 10-15 feet wide. Plant in groups to make a statement all year-round.The Crape Myrtle produces long lasting clusters of white flowers each cluster can range from 8 to 16 long. It also has one of the longest flowering periods of any Crape Myrtle, 110 days. It has a tall and arching growing habit with small leaves that are glossy dark green in the summer and vibrant orange - red in the fall. Each summer the Crape Myrtle exfoliates its dark cinnamon-brown colored bark in thin strips to expose a smooth and cream colored bark. It is adaptable to a wide range of soil types and is very drought tolerant. Bloom Time Mid summer to until the beginning of autumn.
