Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Enjoy The Beauty Of The Crape Myrtle Tree

By Georgia Diaz


Many gardeners throughout the country love the look of a Crape Myrtle tree. These beautiful and hardy trees can live for many years and provide one of the most beautiful displays of flowers. In fact, given the optimal conditions the flowers can bloom for upwards of six months a year. This creates a wonderful display of colors for everyone to enjoy.

The trees are native to Asia, in particular the southern areas such as India. They are also found naturally in northern Australia. The trees prefer to grow in warm conditions, without too much humidity. This makes them ideal for growing in many other parts of the world. They are very commonly seen in the south of France, parts of Spain and much of the United States. Once they are established they really seem to do well even in drought conditions.

These hardy types can be planted in many different parts of the world and thrive. Their only real enemies are excessive humidity and aphids. When the danger of aphids is apparent many gardeners simply spray the bush with a weak soap solution. This coats the branches and prevents the aphids from attaching themselves. This also helps to prevent the growth of mold and mildew.

Crape Myrtles are one of the most widely grown of all decorative bushes and trees. They are very tough and once established can tolerate very arid conditions. Many landscapers use them as they present a beautiful show of color that will brighten up a residential or commercial space.

The Crape Myrtle is also the landscapers friend. They are often planted to add a dash of color around commercial buildings. The wonderful reds and purples can brighten up any landscape, even in the middle of a busy town. Once established the trees are also low maintenance and will make it through a dry summer quite well.

The trees do best in well drained soil that has been given some help with either fertilizer or enriched soil products. As it gets established the tree or shrub will need plenty of water. It is also a good idea to strip off any shoots or buds as these take nutrition away from the growing plant. Once the bush is well established it will require surprisingly little care or maintenance. In fact, they are able to handle even dry summer conditions very well.

The trees are famous for their beautifully colored flowers. These range from white to pink, magenta to purple. The flowers are of a rich shades and make a glorious display of color. They are also used in flower arrangements and bouquets. One of the most popular varieties is the bright red Dynamite Crape Myrtle. This vibrant shade is truly a miracle of nature and continues to delight gardeners all over the world.

A Crape Myrtle tree makes a wonderful addition to any landscape. There flowers range from a vibrant red to a deep purple. Pink and white flowers are also common. Interestingly, no blue or green flowers are seen.




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