Crape Myrtle

Cedar Lane Red Crape Myrtle - red blooms, a semi-dwarf attaining a height of 3-4' in 5 years. 3 gal. pot - $19.00

Dynamite Crape Myrtle - crimson flower buds become cherry red blooms, upright grower and, in the right location, may reach twenty feet tall. 3 gal. pot - $19.00

Lipan Crape Myrtle - lavender blooms, upright, multiple-stemmed, large shrub or small tree. 3 gal. pot - $19.00

Pink Velour Crape Myrtle - bright pink blooms, multi-stemmed shrub or small tree reaching a height of 10 feet or more. 3 gal. pot - $19.00

Snow Dazzle Crape Myrtle - white blooming shrub with masses of white flowers against a dark green background. Ht: 18"-24" Spread: 18"-24 3 gal. pot - $19.00

Tonto Crape Myrtle - bright fuchsia blooms, semi-dwarf, multi-stemmed shrub.

3 gal. pot - $19.00

Tuscarora Crape Myrtle - dark coral pink, multiple-stemmed large shrub or small tree. 3 gal. pot - $19.00

White Chocolate Crape Myrtle - pure white flowers held against dark chocolate bronze foliage.

3 gal. pot - $19.00

Lagerstroemia indica, Crape Myrtle

Crape Myrtles are perfect flowering shrubs for adding color to your landscapes in areas where space is a premium. Plant near powerlines or row your driveway with these flowering crape myrtles that can bloom for up to 120 days throughout the spring and summer. Not only are these crape myrtle trees a colorful addition to your lawn, but they are easy to grow. The deciduous crape myrtle is among the longest blooming trees in existence with flowering periods lasting from 60-120 days. Crape myrtles come in heights as short as 18 in (46 cm) and as tall as 40 ft (12 m). Leaves are alternate and smooth, but leaf size depends on variety. Flowers are borne in summer in big showy clusters and come in white and many shades of pink, purple, lavender and red. These woody perennials grow four to six feet during growing season.

How to propagate Crape Myrtle from root cuttings.

How to root cuttings from the Crape Myrtle, first select a stem for cutting. In early spring once the ground has warmed to 55 - 65 degrees choose a stem for Crape Myrtle propagation that is at least 6 to 12 inches long, that is old growth and before the leaves start to grow

Once you have selected a stem to propagate from the Crape Myrtle, take a sharp pair of shears and cut the stem off just below a leaf node. A leaf node is where the leaves grow. The Crape Myrtle cutting should be at least 6 inches long, snip the cutting from the stem, dip the end of the cutting in a rooting hormone. Rooting hormone will increase the chances of successfully propagating Crape Myrtle, place the cutting into damp potting soil. Place the pot in a sheltered location out of direct sunlight. Check the Crape Myrtle cutting every few days to make sure the soil is still damp. In about 4-6 weeks, the cutting will be rooted and your Crape Myrtle propagation will be complete. That is all you need to know about how to propagate Crape Myrtles. With a little effort and care, you can start propagating Crape Myrtle for your yard or for family and friends.