What kind of crape myrtle do I want?

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3:02p, 10/26/23

AG

Live in New Braunfels, so drought/heat is the largest issue. In the middle of yard with irrigation.

I was thinking Natchez?

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In reply to Ragnar Danneskjoldd • 3:29p, 10/26/23

AG

Crape Myrtle trails of Mckinney is a great site. Neil Sperry has been on their board for many years and helped create the physical site and website.
https://crapemyrtletrails.org/

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In reply to Ragnar Danneskjoldd • 7:39a, 10/27/23

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Natchez are great, but they get 30-40' tall... not a small tree. Nice white flowers & cool bark.
They'll do fine with full sun.
Other cultivars I plant with great results:
Muskogee (lavender/30' tall)
Tuscarora (Dark pink/30' or so)
Red Rocket/Dynamite (Red flowers & smaller size)

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In reply to Ragnar Danneskjoldd • 8:40a, 10/27/23

AG

I'd like to put in a plug for a guy I know; he's out of Waxahachie but sells to about every state in the US.
https://crapemyrtleguy.com/
You can email, text or call him with any questions you may have.

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9:36a, 10/28/23

AG

I went with black diamond crapes in crimson red in May 2020 and have loved them.

No problems through freeze or drought. They're a smaller variety though. Not sure how big you're looking for

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7:10a, 10/29/23

I have 3 fantasy variety that I will give someone who is willing to dig them up this winter while they are dormant. The are approximately 10' tall. ( Bryan , Texas)

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2:49p, 10/31/23

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Here's a good guide. For the love of God, and all that's Holy, pick the height you want now, and don't commit "crepe murder" later because yours get too tall.

https://www.southernliving.com/crepe-myrtle-varieties-6830247

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In reply to B-1 83 • 3:11p, 10/31/23

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Quote:
pick the height you want now, and don't commit "crepe murder" later because yours get too tall.

Agreed. But don't trust the heights given....verify!

I've seen charts that say Natchez varieties grow to 20-25' tall, which is at least 10' shorter than I typically see around here.

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7:46p, 10/31/23

doesn't really matter. just be sure to top it at least once a year

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