My recent vacation took me to one of the lovely cities in Virginia ~ Williamsburg. This is not my first visit & the beautiful crepe myrtle trees & shrubs are always there waiting, welcoming & stunningly beautiful. From the interesting bark, to the crepey textured flowers, this tree or shrub does not disappoint. With colors in white, lavender, pink, deep pink & red, it is something a gardener could definitely find a spot for in their landscape. The long bloom time make it a wonderful choice to blend with all your blooming annuals & perennials. This is a deciduous choice for your garden, that likes full sun. The bark is so unique that the fact that it is not an evergreen should not stop you from planting one in a place of honor in your landscape. The good news is that with the rezoning (see below) done at the beginning of this year, more of us are able to plant this gem in our areas. Check your garden centers now & you will find even more choices this year for your planting zone. The link below will give you all the info you need. This isn’t just a southern choice anymore!
Check out your planting zone with this link:
http://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/PHZMWeb/
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