Vibrant purple crepe myrtle shrub tree with lush green foliage on suburban street

Purple Crepe Myrtle Shrub

1-2 Feet / 25
$112.50
Sale price  $112.50 Regular price 
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Vibrant purple crepe myrtle shrub tree with lush green foliage on suburban street
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Purple Crepe Myrtle Shrub

$112.50
Sale price  $112.50 Regular price 
Unit price $4.50 each
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Ship Date: Ships in November 2026

Unit price $4.50 each
Quick Facts

Exposure: Full Sun

Height at Maturity: Over 10 Feet

Usage: Flowering

Shipped As: Bare-root

Planting Zones: 7-10

Product Details

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The Purple crepe myrtle trees are commonly found across the southern sections of the United States as a landscaping tree, providing a riot of color in early fall. Brownish to gray bark on a thin to medium trunk peels off to reveal newer, light gray bark.

The Purple Crepe Myrtle Trees Foliage Is Stunning In The Fall

Depending on the variety, glossy green leaves can turn color in fall. They are known for their abundant blooms, which look like clusters of ruffles ranging from white to deep Lavender and red. 

There Are Several Types Of Myrtles

A few varieties have light to medium lavender or bicolor lavender flowers: Light lavender: Powhatan, Apalachee, and Muskogee. Medium lavender: Zuni and Lipan Bicolor: Conestoga and Yuma. Varieties range in height from less than 10 feet to over 30 feet, some with corresponding canopy spreads.

Characteristics

Canopy shapes range from round to upright; some may have branches hanging down. These are moderate growers that like full sun and can do with mild water. You'll often find varieties in drought-prone Southern California and wetter areas like the U.S. Southeast. L. speciosa is a tropical tree and tends to be a fast grower that needs good trimming routines. Gardeners should note the cold hardiness zones, as some varieties are hardier than others. Frosts and freezes can affect foliage appearance.

The Purple Tree Blooms Summer And Fall

A few varieties may bloom twice during summer, but late summer to fall usually produces the most excellent show. Trimming must be done wisely. Many gardeners cut back these trees to stumps. Still, late winter pruning back to a bud or fork—and removing only a couple of feet to control height—ensures that the remaining branches are strong enough not to bend under the weight of the floral panicles.

This is a beautiful plant, but this text is about the Northern Spicebush. This shrub is native to the eastern United States. Its green leaves are amazing; they are aromatic when crushed. The foliage emerges early and gives a great fall color later on. It produces tiny, bright yellow male flowers and also blooms on the female plant. The flowers bloom in spring. It's special because it has separate male and female plants. Its specific epithet actually references this aromatic quality. It's crucial for spicebush swallowtail butterflies. You find it in ravine valleys or moist areas where it gets part shade. The Purple Crepe Myrtle is a beautiful ornamental, but the spicebush is an important native.

Bare-root Purple Crepe Myrtle shrub with slender branches and tangled roots

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