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  • Could you give me any information on Crape Myrtle?

    The Crepe Myrtle is an ornamental shrub from eastern India commonly planted in the southern United States. There are many varieties that vary is size and in bloom color. Most Crepe Myrtles are cold hardy to zone 6. The blossoms are continuous throughout the summer and early fall. Crepe Myrtles grow and...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 09-04-2009

  • Single trunk and multi-trunked trees

    Trees with one trunk are usually considered stronger than trees with several trunks. That may not necessarily be true with small multi-trunked trees such as crape myrtle or Japanese privet. Trees that reach over 40 feet tall should have a single trunk, especially in areas where wind is more than an intermittent...
    Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 03-22-2009

  • Re: In a hot place

    The Red Crape Myrtle is zoned to 10, so that tree will not be a problem for you. The Aristocrat Flowering Pear is zoned to 9 but in some cases depending up the location there may be micro climates that are actually Zone 10 even though maps say Zone 9. Hope I was able to help a bit.
    Posted to Gardening for Beginners (Forum) by jeff-nhn on 09-02-2008

  • Crape Myrtle

    Growing up in the northeastern United States (USDA Zone 5), I never saw a crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica ). Known and loved throughout the South, these large shrubs or small trees are hardy only through USDA Zone 6. Now I live in a slightly warmer zone and I am delighted by the sight of crape myrtle...
    Posted to Growing Wise (Weblog) by Elisabeth on 07-30-2008
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