🌿 Plant of the Week: Crape Myrtle 🌿

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🌸 Plant of the Week: Crape Myrtle 🌸

Looking for a tree that delivers months of vibrant color, thrives in the Texas heat, and adds year-round beauty to your landscape? Meet the Crape Myrtle! This favorite ornamental tree produces stunning blooms in shades of pink, red, purple, white, and lavender while providing attractive bark and colorful fall foliage.

Once established, Crape Myrtles are incredibly drought tolerant and low maintenance, making them a perfect choice for Texas landscapes. Their long bloom season also attracts butterflies and other pollinators, adding even more life to your yard.

✨ Why We Love It:
• Long-lasting summer blooms 🌸
• Heat and drought tolerant ☀️
• Pollinator friendly 🦋
• Beautiful peeling bark for year-round interest
• Low maintenance and easy to grow

📏 Mature Size:
Height: 8–30 feet (depending on variety)
Spread: 6–20 feet

☀️ Sun Requirements:
Full sun (6–8+ hours daily for the best blooms)

💧 Water Needs:
Moderate during establishment. Once established, water deeply but infrequently—they’re highly drought tolerant.

🦌 Deer Resistance:
Generally deer resistant, though young plants may occasionally be browsed.

Whether you’re looking for a colorful focal point, a flowering privacy screen, or a shade tree that thrives through the hottest Texas summers, the Crape Myrtle is a timeless landscape favorite that delivers beauty season after season! 🌿