Crape Myrtle Trees

Crape Myrtle Trees: Bold Blooms and Year-Round Beauty

Add vibrant color and stunning structure to your landscape with Crape Myrtle Trees from Nature Hills Nursery! Famous for their long-lasting summer blooms, striking bark, and easy-care nature, Crape Myrtles (Lagerstroemia) are a favorite for gardeners across the country.

With their extended flowering season, multi-season interest, and wide range of sizes and colors, Crape Myrtle trees are perfect for street trees, privacy screens, specimen plantings, and backbone shrubs in large landscapes.

Key Benefits of Crape Myrtle Trees

• Spectacular Blooms – Showy flower clusters in pink, red, purple, white, and more
• Long Bloom Time – Summer color lasting up to 100 days or more
• Multi-Season Interest – Colorful bark, fall foliage, and summer flowers
• Wide Range of Sizes – Dwarf, medium, and tree-form varieties
• Drought-Tolerant once established
• Pollinator Friendly – Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
• Low Maintenance and Heat Tolerant

From compact patio trees to majestic garden anchors, Crape Myrtles shine in any sunny landscape.

Popular Crape Myrtle Varieties at Nature Hills

• Dynamite® Crape Myrtle – Brilliant red blooms and hardy growth
• Natchez Crape Myrtle – Elegant white flowers and stunning peeling bark
• Black Diamond® Crape Myrtles – Dark foliage contrasted with vivid blooms
• Tonto Crape Myrtle – Compact, vibrant magenta-pink flower clusters
• Muskogee Crape Myrtle – Lavender blooms and beautiful fall color

Each offers something unique in flower color, size, and form, fitting gardens big and small.

Landscaping With Crape Myrtle Trees

Crape Myrtles are incredibly versatile and fit into almost any garden design:

• Plant as focal points or specimen trees in front yards
• Line driveways and streets with colorful, low-maintenance trees
• Create privacy screens with multiple tall varieties
• Accent patios and sunny porches with compact dwarf forms
• Mix into perennial beds and shrub borders for summer color bursts

Their upright growth and abundant blooms make them a landscape favorite for bold beauty.

How to Grow & Care for Crape Myrtle Trees

Crape Myrtles are among the easiest flowering trees to grow with just a little attention:

• Plant in full sun—at least 6+ hours daily for best flowering
• Choose well-drained soil. They adapt to a variety of soil types
• Water regularly during establishment, then occasionally during dry spells
• Use the Finger Test to check soil moisture
• Add a 3-4 inch layer of arborist mulch to retain moisture and reduce weeds
• Fertilize lightly in early spring with a balanced fertilizer to support lush growth
• Prune in late winter or early spring to shape and encourage strong blooming. Avoid heavy "topping".

Proper care keeps Crape Myrtles healthy, full, and brilliantly colorful year after year.

Order Your Crape Myrtle Trees Today

Light up your landscape with the bold beauty and effortless elegance of Crape Myrtle Trees from Nature Hills Nursery. Whether you're looking for a large centerpiece, a colorful hedge, or a statement tree for your driveway, we have a wide selection ready to thrive in your garden.

Need help selecting the right Crape Myrtle for your space and growing zone? Call our expert team at (402) 934-8116. We’re here to help you choose and grow your perfect flowering tree.