Crape myrtles are iconic Southern classics ... or two feet per year until they reach a maximum height of 20 feet. Most varieties prefer full sunlight in moist soil that drains easily, and they ...

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A nice tree for smaller spaces, at about 20 to 25 feet when mature it is about the size of a standard crape myrtle ... Feel free to try other varieties. WHAT TO AVOID: Some maples should be ...

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Thanks to newer, disease-resistant varieties, they’re on the rebound ... especially during hot and dry stretches. Crape myrtles are summer bloomers, adding color to your landscape when other tree ...